US Bridges

County ROUTE17 over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.12 Miles North of CR 14 · Structure no. 00000000024A372

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County ROUTE17 over Elkhorn Creek is a concrete frame carrying County ROUTE17 over Elkhorn Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty ROUTE17
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location0.12 Miles North of CR 14
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.40804, -81.35625
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic368 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County ROUTE17 over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County ROUTE17 over Elkhorn Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County ROUTE17 over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County ROUTE17 over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County ROUTE17 over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.