US Bridges

CR 785 over Sixteen Mile Creek

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile N of CR 78 · Structure no. 00000000027A158

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

CR 785 over Sixteen Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 785 over Sixteen Mile Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCR 785
CrossesSixteen Mile Creek
Location0.01 Mile N of CR 78
RouteCounty Highway 7805
Coordinates38.66606, -82.03894
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 785 over Sixteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 785 over Sixteen Mile 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 785 over Sixteen Mile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 785 over Sixteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 785 over Sixteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.