US Bridges

Harrison CR 48/2 over Lost Creek

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Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South CO Rt 48 · Structure no. 00000000017A182

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CR 48/2 over Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison CR 48/2 over Lost Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CR 48/2
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.03 MI South CO Rt 48
RouteCounty Highway 4802
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.13395, -80.33232
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic140 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 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 CR 48/2 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CR 48/2 over Lost 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CR 48/2 over Lost Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harrison CR 48/2 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CR 48/2 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.