US Bridges

CO 16/24 over Big Branch

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI East of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000055A190

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 16/24 over Big Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO 16/24 over Big Branch in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 16/24
CrossesBig Branch
Location0.09 MI East of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 1624
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.49961, -81.53684
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 16/24 over Big Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 16/24 over Big Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO 16/24 over Big Branch carry?

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

How long is CO 16/24 over Big Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CO 16/24 over Big Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.