US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 7 over Tenmile Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI North CO Rt 7/7 · Structure no. 00000000017A042

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 7 over Tenmile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison CO Rt 7 over Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 7
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location0.05 MI North CO Rt 7/7
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33632, -80.41713
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic820 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 7 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 7 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 7 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 7 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 7 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.