US Bridges

County Route 17 over Spruce Run

Poor

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CO 30 · Structure no. 00000000011A110

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17 over Spruce Run is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 17 over Spruce Run in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 17
CrossesSpruce Run
Location0.01 MI S of CO 30
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.90428, -80.84812
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic608 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17 over Spruce Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17 over Spruce Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 17 over Spruce Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 17 over Spruce Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17 over Spruce Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.