County Route 17 over South Fork Lee Creek
PoorWood County, West Virginia · 0.02 M East of CR 17/1 · Structure no. 00000000054A047
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 17 over South Fork Lee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 17 over South Fork Lee Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 17 over South Fork Lee Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 17 over South Fork Lee 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 17 over South Fork Lee Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 17 over South Fork Lee Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 17 over South Fork Lee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.