US 817 over Tackett Creek
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 17/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A677
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 817 over Tackett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 817 over Tackett Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,161 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 49 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 817 over Tackett Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 817 over Tackett 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 817 over Tackett Creek carry?
About 12,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 817 over Tackett Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 817 over Tackett Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.