US Bridges

CR 17 over Left Fk of Wilson Creek

Poor

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI South of CR 17/7 · Structure no. 00000000050A025

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over Left Fk of Wilson Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 17 over Left Fk of Wilson Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,376 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 17
CrossesLeft Fk of Wilson Creek
Location0.10 MI South of CR 17/7
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.25129, -82.4144
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,376 by 2042
Trucks3%
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$125,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17 over Left Fk of Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17 over Left Fk of Wilson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 17 over Left Fk of Wilson Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over Left Fk of Wilson Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over Left Fk of Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.