US Bridges

CR 17 over Millers Fork

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI South of CR 22 · Structure no. 00000000050A026

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over Millers Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 17 over Millers Fork in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,376 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 17
CrossesMillers Fork
Location0.10 MI South of CR 22
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.26346, -82.38322
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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 closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$261,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17 over Millers Fork built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17 over Millers Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 17 over Millers Fork carry?

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

How long is CR 17 over Millers Fork?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over Millers Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.