US Bridges

CR 17/4 over Left Fk of Wilson Ck

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI South of CR 17 · Structure no. 00000000050A029

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17/4 over Left Fk of Wilson Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 17/4 over Left Fk of Wilson Ck in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 17/4
CrossesLeft Fk of Wilson Ck
Location0.05 MI South of CR 17
RouteCounty Highway 1704
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.24309, -82.42517
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,122 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17/4 over Left Fk of Wilson Ck built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17/4 over Left Fk of Wilson Ck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 17/4 over Left Fk of Wilson Ck carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 17/4 over Left Fk of Wilson Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17/4 over Left Fk of Wilson Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.