US Bridges

County Route 17 over Spruce Fk Ltl Coal Rv

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.53 MI N CR 28 · Structure no. 00000000003A085

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17 over Spruce Fk Ltl Coal Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 17 over Spruce Fk Ltl Coal Rv in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 17
CrossesSpruce Fk Ltl Coal Rv
Location0.53 MI N CR 28
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.9536, -81.81743
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17 over Spruce Fk Ltl Coal Rv built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17 over Spruce Fk Ltl Coal Rv 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 17 over Spruce Fk Ltl Coal Rv carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 17 over Spruce Fk Ltl Coal Rv?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17 over Spruce Fk Ltl Coal Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.