US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 8 over Cunningham Run

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI East CO Rt 8/3 · Structure no. 00000000017A047

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 8 over Cunningham Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CO Rt 8 over Cunningham Run 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 8
CrossesCunningham Run
Location0.17 MI East CO Rt 8/3
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.42522, -80.36744
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic390 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$511,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 8 over Cunningham Run built?

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

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 8 over Cunningham Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 8 over Cunningham Run carry?

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

How long is Harrison CO Rt 8 over Cunningham Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 8 over Cunningham Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.