US Bridges

CR 16 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 1.40 MI East of CR 16/4 · Structure no. 00000000023A098

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 16 over Buffalo Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 16
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.40 MI East of CR 16/4
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.80157, -81.7086
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$215,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 16 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.