US Bridges

CR 37/4 over Sixteenmile Creek

Poor

Mason County, West Virginia · 0. · Structure no. 00000000027A091

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 37/4 over Sixteenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 37/4 over Sixteenmile Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 37/4
CrossesSixteenmile Creek
Location0.
RouteCounty Highway 374
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.64797, -82.02772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic69 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 37/4 over Sixteenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 37/4 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 37/4 over Sixteenmile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 37/4 over Sixteenmile Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 37/4 over Sixteenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.