US Bridges

Harrison CR 20/2 over Little Tenmile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.23 MI South CO Rt 20/37 · Structure no. 00000000017A114

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CR 20/2 over Little Tenmile Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CR 20/2 over Little Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHarrison CR 20/2
CrossesLittle Tenmile Creek
Location0.23 MI South CO Rt 20/37
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40104, -80.48018
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic125 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$495,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CR 20/2 over Little Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CR 20/2 over Little Tenmile Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CR 20/2 over Little Tenmile Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harrison CR 20/2 over Little Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CR 20/2 over Little Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.