US Bridges

Cr. 16/14 over Indian Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. N. of Wv. 16 · Structure no. 00000000055A117

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 16/14 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cr. 16/14 over Indian Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 16/14
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.06 Mi. N. of Wv. 16
RouteCounty Highway 1614
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.50575, -81.54178
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 16/14 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 16/14 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 16/14 over Indian Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 16/14 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 16/14 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.