US Bridges

CO 17 over North Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South of CO 17/1 · Structure no. 00000000024A329

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 17 over North Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO 17 over North Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesCO 17
CrossesNorth Fork
Location0.04 MI South of CO 17/1
RouteCounty Highway 1700
Coordinates37.4201, -81.42434
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic683 by 2042
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 2010, making it 15 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO 17 over North Fork carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO 17 over North Fork?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO 17 over North Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.