US Bridges

Wv 17 over Little Coal River

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 17/1 · Structure no. 00000000003A210

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 17 over Little Coal River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 17 over Little Coal River in Boone 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2042. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 17
CrossesLittle Coal River
Location0.01 MI N of CR 17/1
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.05858, -81.82447
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 17 over Little Coal River built?

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

What condition is Wv 17 over Little Coal River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 17 over Little Coal River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 17 over Little Coal River?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 17 over Little Coal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.