US Bridges

Harr CO Rt 20/84 over Tenmile Creek

Poor

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A178

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harr CO Rt 20/84 over Tenmile Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harr CO Rt 20/84 over Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarr CO Rt 20/84
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location0.01 MI East Wv Rt 20
RouteCounty Highway 2084
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36348, -80.36434
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$918,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harr CO Rt 20/84 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harr CO Rt 20/84 over Tenmile 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Harr CO Rt 20/84 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harr CO Rt 20/84 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Harr CO Rt 20/84 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.