US Bridges

CR 17 over Beech Fork

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.26 MI South of CR 17/8 · Structure no. 00000000050A028

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over Beech Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 17 over Beech 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 17
CrossesBeech Fork
Location0.26 MI South of CR 17/8
RouteCounty Highway 1700
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.30593, -82.34817
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic594 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17 over Beech Fork built?

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

What condition is CR 17 over Beech 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 17 over Beech Fork carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over Beech Fork?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over Beech Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.