US Bridges

County Route 17/3 over Middle Grave Creek

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR 34 · Structure no. 00000000026A087

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17/3 over Middle Grave Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Route 17/3 over Middle Grave Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 17/3
CrossesMiddle Grave Creek
Location0.01 Mi. South JCT CR 34
RouteCounty Highway 173
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.88533, -80.64131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17/3 over Middle Grave Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17/3 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 17/3 over Middle Grave Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 17/3 over Middle Grave Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Route 17/3 over Middle Grave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.