US Bridges

CR 16 (sls) over Patterson Creek

Good

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.20 Mi. South of CR 11 · Structure no. 00000000029A088

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 (sls) over Patterson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 16 (sls) over Patterson Creek in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 16 (sls)
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location0.20 Mi. South of CR 11
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.39201, -78.85312
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length272 ft (83 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 (sls) over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 (sls) over Patterson 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 (sls) over Patterson Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 (sls) over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 (sls) over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.