US Bridges

CR 16/83 over Buffalo Creek

Poor

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East of CR 16 · Structure no. 00000000023A157

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16/83 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 16/83 over Buffalo Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 16/83
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.02 MI East of CR 16
RouteCounty Highway 1683
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.75836, -81.84628
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16/83 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16/83 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 16/83 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 16/83 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16/83 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.