US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 1/4 over Little Tenmile Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI South CO Rt 1 · Structure no. 00000000017A003

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 1/4 over Little Tenmile Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CO Rt 1/4 over Little Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 1/4
CrossesLittle Tenmile Creek
Location0.05 MI South CO Rt 1
RouteCounty Highway 104
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40967, -80.49572
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$542,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 1/4 over Little Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 1/4 over Little Tenmile Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 1/4 over Little Tenmile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harrison CO Rt 1/4 over Little Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 1/4 over Little Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.