US Bridges

Harr CO Rt 20/27 over Little Tenmile Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI West Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A124

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harr CO Rt 20/27 over Little Tenmile Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Harr CO Rt 20/27 over Little Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarr CO Rt 20/27
CrossesLittle Tenmile Creek
Location0.02 MI West Wv Rt 20
RouteCounty Highway 2027
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.39, -80.46135
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic70 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 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 Harr CO Rt 20/27 over Little Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harr CO Rt 20/27 over Little 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Harr CO Rt 20/27 over Little Tenmile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harr CO Rt 20/27 over Little Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harr CO Rt 20/27 over Little Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.