County Route 17 over Left Fork of Wolf Creek
FairPosted for loadBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI E of CO 36 · Structure no. 00000000004A054
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 17 over Left Fork of Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 17 over Left Fork of Wolf Creek in Braxton 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 17 over Left Fork of Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 17 over Left Fork of Wolf Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 17 over Left Fork of Wolf Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 17 over Left Fork of Wolf Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 17 over Left Fork of Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.