Wv 817 over Scary Creek
GoodPutnam County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mile N of CR 17/4 · Structure no. 00000000040A163
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 817 over Scary Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 817 over Scary Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,038 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 817 over Scary Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 817 over Scary 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 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 817 over Scary Creek carry?
About 10,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv 817 over Scary Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 817 over Scary Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.