CR 16/5 over Buffalo Creek
PoorLogan County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of CR 16 · Structure no. 00000000023A079
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 16/5 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 16/5 over Buffalo Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 19 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 16/5 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 16/5 over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does CR 16/5 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 16/5 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CR 16/5 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.