County Route 16/3 over Bells Creek

Fair Condition30 years old450 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyFayette
Location0.28 Miles E. Of Wv 16
CarriesCounty Route 16/3
CrossesBells Creek
Coordinates38.23699, -81.18563

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length146.0 ft (44.5 m)
Max Span69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Width27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Deck Area373.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1996

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic450 (2022)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000010A060

Nearby Bridges

County Route 16/2 over Bells Creek 0.6 mi Fair Wv 39 over Bells Creek 0.7 mi Good Wv 16 over Bells Creek 0.9 mi Fair County Route 16/1 over Open Fork 1.0 mi Fair County Route 16/1 over Bells Creek 1.5 mi Fair County Route 39/1 over Gauley River 1.9 mi Fair County Route 39/1 over Rich Creek 2.0 mi Fair County Route 2/10 over Bells Creek 2.1 mi Fair County Route 60/3 over Rich Creek 2.1 mi Fair County Route 60/3 over Lick Branch 2.3 mi Fair