US Bridges

CR 17 over Culverson Creek

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.59 Miles West of CR 10 · Structure no. 00000000013A277

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over Culverson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 17 over Culverson Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 17
CrossesCulverson Creek
Location0.59 Miles West of CR 10
RouteCounty Highway 1700
Coordinates37.9725, -80.46823
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic390 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 CR 17 over Culverson Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17 over Culverson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 17 over Culverson Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over Culverson Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over Culverson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.