US Bridges

Wv 17 over Bandmill Hollow

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI N. of CR 119/16 · Structure no. 00000000023A117

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 17 over Bandmill Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 17 over Bandmill Hollow in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 17
CrossesBandmill Hollow
Location0.06 MI N. of CR 119/16
RouteState Highway 1700
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.84269, -81.94647
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Wv 17 over Bandmill Hollow built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 17 over Bandmill Hollow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 17 over Bandmill Hollow carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 17 over Bandmill Hollow?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 17 over Bandmill Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.