US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 5 over Tenmile Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.33 MI North US Rt 50 · Structure no. 00000000017A014

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 5 over Tenmile Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CO Rt 5 over Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHarrison CO Rt 5
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location0.33 MI North US Rt 50
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.29263, -80.48647
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic685 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$637,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 5 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 5 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 5 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 5 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 5 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.