US Bridges

Wv 817 over Upper Ninemile Creek

Poor

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.25 North of US 35 · Structure no. 00000000027A058

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 817 over Upper Ninemile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 817 over Upper Ninemile Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 817
CrossesUpper Ninemile Creek
Location0.25 North of US 35
RouteState Highway 81700
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.76836, -82.0101
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 817 over Upper Ninemile Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 817 over Upper Ninemile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 817 over Upper Ninemile Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 817 over Upper Ninemile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Wv 817 over Upper Ninemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.