US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 5 over Tenmile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.44 MI North US Rt 50 · Structure no. 00000000017A015

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesHarrison CO Rt 5
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location0.44 MI North US Rt 50
RouteCounty Highway 500
Coordinates39.29374, -80.48747
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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$835,000 (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 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 June 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 5 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.