US Bridges

Harrison CR 12/1 over Booths Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI West CO Rt 73/73 · Structure no. 00000000017A059

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CR 12/1 over Booths Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison CR 12/1 over Booths Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CR 12/1
CrossesBooths Creek
Location0.03 MI West CO Rt 73/73
RouteCounty Highway 1201
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.39226, -80.19854
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic70 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$653,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CR 12/1 over Booths Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CR 12/1 over Booths 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 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CR 12/1 over Booths Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CR 12/1 over Booths Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CR 12/1 over Booths Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.