US Bridges

County Route 16 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Logan County, West Virginia · 1.05 Mile East of CR 16/8 · Structure no. 00000000023A352

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 16 over Buffalo Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 893 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.05 Mile East of CR 16/8
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.80022, -81.67318
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic893 by 2041
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 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16 over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.