US Bridges

County Route 17/2 over Cedar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S JCT CO 17 Sls · Structure no. 00000000011A111

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Wood or Timber
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17/2 over Cedar Creek is a wood or timber box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 17/2 over Cedar Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 17/2
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.04 MI S JCT CO 17 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1702
Coordinates38.88184, -80.85437
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic59 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17/2 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17/2 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 17/2 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 17/2 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17/2 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.