US Bridges

Wv 817 over Upper Ninemile Creek

Good

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.32 Mile N. of CR 40 · Structure no. 00000000027A180

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 817 over Upper Ninemile Creek is a steel continuous culvert carrying Wv 817 over Upper Ninemile Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,175 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 817
CrossesUpper Ninemile Creek
Location0.32 Mile N. of CR 40
RouteState Highway 81700
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.7664, -82.009
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 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 traffic13,500 (2020)
Projected traffic14,175 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 817 over Upper Ninemile Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 817 over Upper Ninemile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

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

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 817 over Upper Ninemile Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 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.