US Bridges

County Route 17/4 over Cedar Creek

Good

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W CO 17 Sls · Structure no. 00000000011A125

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17/4 over Cedar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 17/4 over Cedar Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 17/4
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.01 MI W CO 17 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1704
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.86184, -80.83969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17/4 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17/4 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 17/4 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 17/4 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17/4 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.