US Bridges

County Route 17 over North Fork of Elkhorn CR

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.67 MI South of CO 17/6 · Structure no. 00000000024A317

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17 over North Fork of Elkhorn CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 17 over North Fork of Elkhorn CR in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 17
CrossesNorth Fork of Elkhorn CR
Location0.67 MI South of CO 17/6
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.41851, -81.40389
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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 closed26.1 mi (42 km)
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 over North Fork of Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17 over North Fork of Elkhorn CR 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 County Route 17 over North Fork of Elkhorn CR carry?

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

How long is County Route 17 over North Fork of Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17 over North Fork of Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.