US Bridges

C.R. 17 over Dry Creek

Good

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.31 MI E JCT CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000038A023

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 17 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 17 over Dry Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesC.R. 17
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.31 MI E JCT CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 1700
Coordinates38.27117, -80.10626
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic586 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 17 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 17 over Dry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 17 over Dry Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 17 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 17 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.