US Bridges

Harrison CR 52/2 over Rooting Creek

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South CO Rt 52 · Structure no. 00000000017A222

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CR 52/2 over Rooting Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CR 52/2 over Rooting Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CR 52/2
CrossesRooting Creek
Location0.03 MI South CO Rt 52
RouteCounty Highway 5202
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.10811, -80.28563
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic65 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$604,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CR 52/2 over Rooting Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CR 52/2 over Rooting 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 52/2 over Rooting Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harrison CR 52/2 over Rooting Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CR 52/2 over Rooting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.