US Bridges

Harr CO 6/4 over Jones Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South CO Rt 6 · Structure no. 00000000017A036

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harr CO 6/4 over Jones Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harr CO 6/4 over Jones Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarr CO 6/4
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.07 MI South CO Rt 6
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40246, -80.41742
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic70 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$519,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harr CO 6/4 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harr CO 6/4 over Jones 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Harr CO 6/4 over Jones Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harr CO 6/4 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Harr CO 6/4 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.