US Bridges

C. R. 17 over Left Fork Clover Run

Poor

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI W JCT CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000047A019

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 17 over Left Fork Clover Run is a concrete channel beam carrying C. R. 17 over Left Fork Clover Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 17
CrossesLeft Fork Clover Run
Location0.15 MI W JCT CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.12207, -79.72837
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 17 over Left Fork Clover Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 17 over Left Fork Clover Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 17 over Left Fork Clover Run carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C. R. 17 over Left Fork Clover Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 17 over Left Fork Clover Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.