US Bridges

CR 17 over Branch Thirteen Mile Crk

Poor

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.44 MI West of CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000018A056

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over Branch Thirteen Mile Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 17 over Branch Thirteen Mile Crk in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 17
CrossesBranch Thirteen Mile Crk
Location0.44 MI West of CR 15
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.71409, -81.77498
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17 over Branch Thirteen Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17 over Branch Thirteen Mile Crk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 17 over Branch Thirteen Mile Crk carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 17 over Branch Thirteen Mile Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over Branch Thirteen Mile Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.