US Bridges

County Route 17/8 over Cedar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of CO 17 Sls · Structure no. 00000000011A042

Built
1898
127 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17/8 over Cedar Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying County Route 17/8 over Cedar Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 127 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 17/8
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.06 MI S of CO 17 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1708
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8297, -80.79654
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating12 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2038
Trucks0%
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$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17/8 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is County Route 17/8 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 17/8 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 17/8 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17/8 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.