US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI North CO Rt 33/1 · Structure no. 00000000017A164

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 31
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location0.05 MI North CO Rt 33/1
RouteCounty Highway 3100
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.26298, -80.48592
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,030 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 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile 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 April 2024.

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

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.