COUNTY ROUTE 16/26
Carrying COUNTY ROUTE 16/26 over WEST FK LITTLE KANAWHA R
0.04 MI W OF WV 16, Calhoun, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROUTE 16/26
The COUNTY ROUTE 16/26 bridge in Calhoun, West Virginia carries COUNTY ROUTE 16/26 over WEST FK LITTLE KANAWHA R. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 14.5 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 80 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY ROUTE 16/26 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1985
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 14.5 m (48 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.2 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 80 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000007A060
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY ROUTE 16/26 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare COUNTY ROUTE 16/26 against other structures in Calhoun and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY ROUTE 16/26?
COUNTY ROUTE 16/26 in Calhoun, West Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY ROUTE 16/26 inspected?
COUNTY ROUTE 16/26's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 80 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROUTE 16/26 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY ROUTE 16/26?
COUNTY ROUTE 16/26 has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROUTE 16/26?
COUNTY ROUTE 16/26 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is COUNTY ROUTE 16/26 and does age affect safety?
COUNTY ROUTE 16/26 was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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