US Bridges

County Rt 17 over Middle Creek

Fair

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.38 MI E of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000008A049

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 17 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Rt 17 over Middle Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 17
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.38 MI E of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.3782, -81.10727
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic966 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 17 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 17 over Middle 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 17 over Middle Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 17 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 17 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.