US Bridges

County Route 17/5 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W CO17 · Structure no. 00000000011A112

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17/5 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 17/5 over Cedar Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 17/5
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.01 MI W CO17
RouteCounty Highway 1705
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.84981, -80.83937
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2015)
Projected traffic13 by 2035
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17/5 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17/5 over Cedar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 17/5 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is County Route 17/5 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17/5 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.