US Bridges

CR 16 over Crooked Creek

Good

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.42 MI N of Wv 62 · Structure no. 00000000027A208

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 16 over Crooked Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,208 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 16
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.42 MI N of Wv 62
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.86302, -82.12142
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,208 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 over Crooked 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 16 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.