US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 5 over Mcintire Fork

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI South CO Rt 5/2 · Structure no. 00000000017A020

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 5 over Mcintire Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CO Rt 5 over Mcintire Fork 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 5
CrossesMcintire Fork
Location0.09 MI South CO Rt 5/2
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36454, -80.51502
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic550 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$421,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 5 over Mcintire Fork built?

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

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 5 over Mcintire Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 5 over Mcintire Fork carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 5 over Mcintire Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 5 over Mcintire Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.