US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 25 over Browns Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI South CO Rt 25/10 · Structure no. 00000000017A147

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 25 over Browns Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CO Rt 25 over Browns Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,645 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesHarrison CO Rt 25
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location0.12 MI South CO Rt 25/10
RouteCounty Highway 2500
Coordinates39.22869, -80.35217
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,645 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$594,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 25 over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 25 over Browns 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 25 over Browns Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 25 over Browns Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 25 over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.