US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI South CO Rt 31/4 · Structure no. 00000000017A163

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesHarrison CO Rt 31
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location0.08 MI South CO Rt 31/4
RouteCounty Highway 3100
Coordinates39.22939, -80.48801
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic480 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 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 Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.