US Bridges

CO Route 17 Sls over Zebs Run

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CO Rt 50 Sls · Structure no. 00000000001A029

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Route 17 Sls over Zebs Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying CO Route 17 Sls over Zebs Run in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO Route 17 Sls
CrossesZebs Run
Location0.01 MI S of CO Rt 50 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.98746, -79.98587
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic420 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Route 17 Sls over Zebs Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Route 17 Sls over Zebs Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CO Route 17 Sls over Zebs Run carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO Route 17 Sls over Zebs Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO Route 17 Sls over Zebs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.