US Bridges

Wv 817 over Fork of Pond Branch

Poor

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI North of CR 17/8 · Structure no. 00000000027A133

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 817 over Fork of Pond Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 817 over Fork of Pond Branch in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 95 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,560 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 817
CrossesFork of Pond Branch
Location0.05 MI North of CR 17/8
RouteState Highway 81700
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.74127, -81.97828
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic7,560 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$350,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 817 over Fork of Pond Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Wv 817 over Fork of Pond Branch 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 Fork of Pond Branch carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 817 over Fork of Pond Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Wv 817 over Fork of Pond Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.