US Bridges

Cr. 17/1 over Laurel Creek

Good

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mile North Jct. 17/4 · Structure no. 00000000038A146

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 17/1 over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 17/1 over Laurel Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 17/1
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.07 Mile North Jct. 17/4
RouteCounty Highway 1701
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.29803, -80.17686
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Cr. 17/1 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 17/1 over Laurel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cr. 17/1 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cr. 17/1 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 17/1 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.