County Route 17 over Middle Grave Creek
FairMarshall County, West Virginia · 0.16 Mi. West JCT CR54 · Structure no. 00000000026A031
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 17 over Middle Grave Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 17 over Middle Grave Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,144 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 17 over Middle Grave Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 17 over Middle Grave 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does County Route 17 over Middle Grave Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is County Route 17 over Middle Grave Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 17 over Middle Grave Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.