US Bridges

Harr CO Rt 27/2 over Lost Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI South Wv Rt 270 · Structure no. 00000000017A157

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harr CO Rt 27/2 over Lost Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harr CO Rt 27/2 over Lost Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarr CO Rt 27/2
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.11 MI South Wv Rt 270
RouteCounty Highway 2702
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.16652, -80.3684
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic65 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harr CO Rt 27/2 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harr CO Rt 27/2 over Lost 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 Harr CO Rt 27/2 over Lost Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harr CO Rt 27/2 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Harr CO Rt 27/2 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.