US Bridges

CO 17 over North Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South of CO 17/8 · Structure no. 00000000024A315

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 17 over North Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 17 over North Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 17
CrossesNorth Fork
Location0.02 MI South of CO 17/8
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.42293, -81.41622
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic683 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 CO 17 over North Fork built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 17 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO 17 over North Fork carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO 17 over North Fork?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO 17 over North Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.