US Bridges

Wv 817 over Ninemile Creek

Poor

Mason County, West Virginia · 1.01 MI N of CR 40 · Structure no. 00000000027A059

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 817 over Ninemile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 817 over Ninemile Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,984 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 817
CrossesNinemile Creek
Location1.01 MI N of CR 40
RouteState Highway 81700
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.77233, -82.01899
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 traffic11,200 (2022)
Projected traffic11,984 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$500,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 817 over Ninemile Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 817 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 817 over Ninemile Creek carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 817 over 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 Ninemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.