US Bridges

CR 17/11 over Surveyor Creek

FairPosted for load

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.26 MI S of Wv 305 · Structure no. 00000000041A194

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17/11 over Surveyor Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 17/11 over Surveyor Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 17/11
CrossesSurveyor Creek
Location0.26 MI S of Wv 305
RouteCounty Highway 1711
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.76643, -81.31907
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17/11 over Surveyor Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17/11 over Surveyor 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 17/11 over Surveyor Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 17/11 over Surveyor Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17/11 over Surveyor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.