US Bridges

Harrison CR 5/29 over Tenmile Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CO Rt 5 · Structure no. 00000000017A032

Built
1891
134 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CR 5/29 over Tenmile Creek is a wood or timber frame carrying Harrison CR 5/29 over Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 134 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CR 5/29
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location0.01 MI West CO Rt 5
RouteCounty Highway 529
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.30543, -80.4804
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CR 5/29 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Harrison CR 5/29 over 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 CR 5/29 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harrison CR 5/29 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CR 5/29 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.