US Bridges

NFSR 17 over Little River

Good

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · No Data Entered · Structure no. 092103000032372

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 17 over Little River is a concrete culvert carrying NFSR 17 over Little River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesNFSR 17
CrossesLittle River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.634, -79.7604
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic135 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 17 over Little River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 17 over Little River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NFSR 17 over Little River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is NFSR 17 over Little River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns NFSR 17 over Little River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.