US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 14 over Little Tenmile Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI South Wv Route 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A026

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 14 over Little Tenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison CO Rt 14 over Little Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHarrison CO Rt 14
CrossesLittle Tenmile Creek
Location0.17 MI South Wv Route 20
RouteCounty Highway 1400
Coordinates39.38554, -80.46184
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$554,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 14 over Little Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 14 over Little 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 14 over Little Tenmile Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 14 over Little Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 14 over Little Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.