Harrison CR 27/1 over Lost Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI West Wv Rt 270 · Structure no. 00000000017A155
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harrison CR 27/1 over Lost Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Harrison CR 27/1 over Lost Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harrison CR 27/1 over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harrison CR 27/1 over Lost 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Harrison CR 27/1 over Lost Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Harrison CR 27/1 over Lost Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Harrison CR 27/1 over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.