US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 5/4 over Rock Camp Run

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South CO Rt 5 · Structure no. 00000000017A023

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 5/4 over Rock Camp Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CO Rt 5/4 over Rock Camp Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 5/4
CrossesRock Camp Run
Location0.04 MI South CO Rt 5
RouteCounty Highway 504
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36191, -80.51292
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic14 by 2041
Trucks0%
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$468,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 5/4 over Rock Camp Run built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 5/4 over Rock Camp Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 5/4 over Rock Camp Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harrison CO Rt 5/4 over Rock Camp Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 5/4 over Rock Camp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.