US Bridges

County Route 17 over Stony Creek

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.11 Miles N. of CR 29 · Structure no. 00000000045A089

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
294
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17 over Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 17 over Stony Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 17
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.11 Miles N. of CR 29
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.61138, -80.76218
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2020)
Projected traffic370 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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$663,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17 over Stony 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 17 over Stony Creek carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 17 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.