US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 6 over Jones Creek

Poor

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North CR 20/7 · Structure no. 00000000017A034

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 6 over Jones Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CO Rt 6 over Jones Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 6
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.01 MI North CR 20/7
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.38467, -80.38044
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic340 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$514,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 6 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 6 over Jones Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 6 over Jones Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 6 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 6 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.