US Bridges

Harrison Co. 25/11 over Browns Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI West CO Rt 25 · Structure no. 00000000017A152

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Co. 25/11 over Browns Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison Co. 25/11 over Browns 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison Co. 25/11
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location0.06 MI West CO Rt 25
RouteCounty Highway 2511
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.21459, -80.34551
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic135 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$448,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison Co. 25/11 over Browns Creek built?

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

What condition is Harrison Co. 25/11 over Browns 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison Co. 25/11 over Browns Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harrison Co. 25/11 over Browns Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Co. 25/11 over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.