West Virginia Route 161

West Virginia Route 161 is a north–south state highway located entirely within McDowell County, West Virginia. The southern terminus of the route is at West Virginia Route 16 in Bishop less than 900 feet (270 m) from the Virginia state line. The northern terminus is at U.S. Route 52 in Elkhorn.

West Virginia Route 161
Route information
Maintained by WVDOH
Length20.6 mi[1] (33.2 km)
Major junctions
South end WV 16 in Bishop
  WV 103 near Black Wolf
North end US 52 in Elkhorn
Location
CountiesMcDowell
Highway system
← WV 152WV 180 →
View north along WV 161 at WV 16 in Bishop

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.

LocationmikmDestinationsNotes
Bishop WV 16 – Tazewell, VA, War
​ SR 644 (Abbs Valley Road)
​ WV 103 west
​ CR 84 (Anawalt Ridge Road)Former WV 102 east
Elkhorn US 52
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References
  1. Distance calculated using Microsoft MapPoint mapping software.
  2. Google (September 25, 2015). "WV 161 entering Virginia" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved September 25, 2015.


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