US Bridges

County Route 17/9 over Branch of Dog Run

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 26/1 · Structure no. 00000000043A060

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17/9 over Branch of Dog Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 17/9 over Branch of Dog Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 17/9
CrossesBranch of Dog Run
Location0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 26/1
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.158, -81.07535
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic119 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17/9 over Branch of Dog Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17/9 over Branch of Dog Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 17/9 over Branch of Dog Run carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 17/9 over Branch of Dog Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17/9 over Branch of Dog Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.