US Bridges

County Route 1/3 over Harmon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mi. South JCT CR1 · Structure no. 00000000005A051

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1/3 over Harmon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 1/3 over Harmon Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1/3
CrossesHarmon Creek
Location0.11 Mi. South JCT CR1
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.38968, -80.5688
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic1,043 by 2040
Trucks3%
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$569,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1/3 over Harmon Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1/3 over Harmon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 1/3 over Harmon Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1/3 over Harmon Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1/3 over Harmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.