US Bridges

County Route 17/12 over North Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile E of CO 17/3 · Structure no. 00000000024A308

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17/12 over North Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 17/12 over North Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 17/12
CrossesNorth Fork
Location0.02 Mile E of CO 17/3
RouteCounty Highway 1712
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.40277, -81.37994
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17/12 over North Fork built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17/12 over North Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 17/12 over North Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 17/12 over North Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17/12 over North Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.