US Bridges

County Route 37 over Sixteenmile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.71 Mi. E. of Cr. 54 · Structure no. 00000000027A071

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 37 over Sixteenmile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 37 over Sixteenmile Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,311 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 37
CrossesSixteenmile Creek
Location0.71 Mi. E. of Cr. 54
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.65207, -82.13445
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,311 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 37 over Sixteenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 37 over Sixteenmile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 37 over Sixteenmile Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 37 over Sixteenmile Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 37 over Sixteenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.