US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.84 MI North CO Rt 31/1 · Structure no. 00000000017A165

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO Rt 31
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location0.84 MI North CO Rt 31/1
RouteCounty Highway 3100
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.27603, -80.4887
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2019)
Projected traffic1,165 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 1986, making it 39 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 December 2024.

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

About 850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 31 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.