CR 17 over Windmill Gap Branch
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.56 MI N of CR 14 · Structure no. 00000000024A117
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 17 over Windmill Gap Branch is a wood or timber box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 17 over Windmill Gap Branch in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 17 over Windmill Gap Branch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 17 over Windmill Gap Branch 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does CR 17 over Windmill Gap Branch carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CR 17 over Windmill Gap Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 17 over Windmill Gap Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.