US Bridges

CR 17/15 over Dingess Run

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West of Wv 17 · Structure no. 00000000023A189

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17/15 over Dingess Run is a concrete slab carrying CR 17/15 over Dingess Run in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 17/15
CrossesDingess Run
Location0.01 MI West of Wv 17
RouteCounty Highway 1715
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.84951, -81.94376
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks7%
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$390,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17/15 over Dingess Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17/15 over Dingess Run 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 CR 17/15 over Dingess Run carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 17/15 over Dingess Run?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17/15 over Dingess Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.