US Bridges

County Route 17/5 over South Fork of Lee Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.16 Mi. S. of CR 17 · Structure no. 00000000054A050

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17/5 over South Fork of Lee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Route 17/5 over South Fork of Lee Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 17/5
CrossesSouth Fork of Lee Creek
Location0.16 Mi. S. of CR 17
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.1242, -81.67118
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$350,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17/5 over South Fork of Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17/5 over South Fork of 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 17/5 over South Fork of Lee Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 17/5 over South Fork of Lee Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17/5 over South Fork of Lee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.