West Virginia Route 161
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Maintained by WVDOH | ||||
Length | 20.6 mi[1] (33.2 km) | |||
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Location | ||||
Country | United States | |||
State | West Virginia | |||
Counties | McDowell | |||
Highway system | ||||
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West Virginia Route 161 is an east–west state highway located entirely within McDowell County, West Virginia. The western terminus of the route is at West Virginia Route 16 in Bishop less than 900 feet (270 m) from the Virginia state line. The eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 52 in Elkhorn.
At Bishop, WV 161 enters Virginia for approximately 500 feet (150 m). The state line follows Jacobs Fork and Horsepen Creek, which form a tight bend.[2] There are no signs or visual indications of the state line. West Virginia maintains the road in Virginia.
Major intersections
The entire route is in McDowell County.
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| ![]() | Former WV 102 east | |||
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1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |
References
- ^ Distance calculated using Microsoft MapPoint mapping software.
- ^ "WV 161 entering Virginia" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
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