US Bridges

Harrison CR 20/36 over Little Tenmile Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A125

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CR 20/36 over Little Tenmile Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Harrison CR 20/36 over Little Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 86 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CR 20/36
CrossesLittle Tenmile Creek
Location0.01 MI South Wv Rt 20
RouteCounty Highway 2036
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.38445, -80.44971
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic13 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$502,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CR 20/36 over Little Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Harrison CR 20/36 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CR 20/36 over Little Tenmile Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harrison CR 20/36 over Little Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CR 20/36 over Little Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.