US Bridges

Harrison CO 50/6 over Salem Fork

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South CO Rt 50/62 · Structure no. 00000000017A212

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO 50/6 over Salem Fork is a concrete slab carrying Harrison CO 50/6 over Salem Fork in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CO 50/6
CrossesSalem Fork
Location0.07 MI South CO Rt 50/62
RouteCounty Highway 5006
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28691, -80.52432
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
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$448,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO 50/6 over Salem Fork built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO 50/6 over Salem Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CO 50/6 over Salem Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harrison CO 50/6 over Salem Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO 50/6 over Salem Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.