County Route 17/8 over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. E. of Cr. 17 · Structure no. 00000000043A059
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 17/8 over Indian Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 17/8 over Indian Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 17/8 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 17/8 over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 17/8 over Indian Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 17/8 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 17/8 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.