US Bridges

County Route 16/2 over Pinnacle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI N of CR 16/8 · Structure no. 00000000055A075

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16/2 over Pinnacle Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Route 16/2 over Pinnacle Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16/2
CrossesPinnacle Creek
Location0.13 MI N of CR 16/8
RouteCounty Highway 1602
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.44589, -81.33349
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16/2 over Pinnacle Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16/2 over Pinnacle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 16/2 over Pinnacle Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16/2 over Pinnacle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16/2 over Pinnacle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.