US Bridges

US 817 over Sixteen Mile Creek

Good

Mason County, West Virginia · 1.36 MI N of CR 78 · Structure no. 00000000027A186

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 817 over Sixteen Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 817 over Sixteen Mile Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesUS 817
CrossesSixteen Mile Creek
Location1.36 MI N of CR 78
RouteU.S. Route 817
Coordinates38.69046, -81.96525
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic525 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
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 US 817 over Sixteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 817 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 817 over Sixteen Mile Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 817 over Sixteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 817 over Sixteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.