US Bridges

CR 76 over Sixteen Mile Creek

Good

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mil S of CR 78 · Structure no. 00000000027A161

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

CR 76 over Sixteen Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 76 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesCR 76
CrossesSixteen Mile Creek
Location0.05 Mil S of CR 78
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates38.67251, -82.01075
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic41 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 76 over Sixteen Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 76 over Sixteen Mile 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does CR 76 over Sixteen Mile Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 76 over Sixteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 76 over Sixteen Mile Creek?

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