US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 17 over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.96 MI South CO Rt 17/1 · Structure no. 00000000039A041

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 17 over Muddy Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Preston CO Rt 17 over Muddy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 17
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.96 MI South CO Rt 17/1
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.56198, -79.6216
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic565 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$831,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 17 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 17 over Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 17 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 17 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 17 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.