FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST VIRGINIA 16

Carrying WEST VIRGINIA 16 over CRUMMIS CREEK

0.05 MI SOUTH OF CR 16/25, Calhoun, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST VIRGINIA 16

The WEST VIRGINIA 16 bridge in Calhoun, West Virginia carries WEST VIRGINIA 16 over CRUMMIS CREEK. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 17.6 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WEST VIRGINIA 16 compares

▼ 2.9
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of West Virginia bridges
49
Bridges in Calhoun · 13 in Poor condition
WEST VIRGINIA 16 38.1 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
14.7
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.6 m (58 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000007A063

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 fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

WEST VIRGINIA 16 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare WEST VIRGINIA 16 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 WEST VIRGINIA 16?

WEST VIRGINIA 16 in Calhoun, West Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEST VIRGINIA 16 inspected?

WEST VIRGINIA 16'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 1,400 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST VIRGINIA 16 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WEST VIRGINIA 16?

WEST VIRGINIA 16 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST VIRGINIA 16?

WEST VIRGINIA 16 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WEST VIRGINIA 16 and does age affect safety?

WEST VIRGINIA 16 was built in 1997, making it 29 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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