US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 5 over Little Rock Camp Run

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North CO Rt 14 · Structure no. 00000000017A019

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 5 over Little Rock Camp Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CO Rt 5 over Little Rock Camp Run 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesHarrison CO Rt 5
CrossesLittle Rock Camp Run
Location0.01 MI North CO Rt 14
RouteCounty Highway 500
Coordinates39.34779, -80.45859
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic410 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$544,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 5 over Little Rock Camp Run built?

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

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 5 over Little Rock Camp Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 5 over Little Rock Camp Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 5 over Little Rock Camp Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 5 over Little Rock Camp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.