US Bridges

CR 16/6 over Buffalo Creek

Poor

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. W. of Cr. 16 · Structure no. 00000000023A081

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16/6 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 16/6 over Buffalo Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 16/6
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.01 Mi. W. of Cr. 16
RouteCounty Highway 1606
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.78515, -81.79715
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16/6 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16/6 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 16/6 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 16/6 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16/6 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.