US Bridges

County Route 16/8 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles West of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000023A339

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16/8 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 16/8 over Buffalo Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16/8
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.01 Miles West of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 1608
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.7427, -81.87402
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,260 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16/8 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16/8 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 16/8 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16/8 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16/8 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.