US Bridges

Harrison CO 7/2 over New Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI East CO Rt 7/6 · Structure no. 00000000017A045

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO 7/2 over New Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CO 7/2 over New Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO 7/2
CrossesNew Creek
Location0.04 MI East CO Rt 7/6
RouteCounty Highway 702
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.32169, -80.46495
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic410 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$548,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO 7/2 over New Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO 7/2 over New 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 Harrison CO 7/2 over New Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO 7/2 over New Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO 7/2 over New Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.