County Route 47/17 over Walker Creek
PoorWood County, West Virginia · 0.22 Mile North of Wv 47 · Structure no. 00000000054A100
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 47/17 over Walker Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 47/17 over Walker Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 15 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 47/17 over Walker Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 47/17 over Walker 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 47/17 over Walker Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 47/17 over Walker Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 47/17 over Walker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.