US Bridges

Harrison CR 20/37 over Little Tenmile Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East CO Rt 20/63 · Structure no. 00000000017A126

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CR 20/37 over Little Tenmile Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CR 20/37 over Little Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CR 20/37
CrossesLittle Tenmile Creek
Location0.01 MI East CO Rt 20/63
RouteCounty Highway 2037
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.4034, -80.48299
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic65 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$549,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CR 20/37 over Little Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CR 20/37 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CR 20/37 over Little Tenmile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harrison CR 20/37 over Little Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CR 20/37 over Little Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.