US Bridges

Harr. Co. Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI North CO Rt 1 · Structure no. 00000000017A235

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harr. Co. Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork is a concrete slab carrying Harr. Co. Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,835 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarr. Co. Rt 73/73
CrossesThomas Fork
Location0.05 MI North CO Rt 1
RouteCounty Highway 7373
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.37151, -80.20379
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,835 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$509,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harr. Co. Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harr. Co. Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Harr. Co. Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harr. Co. Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Harr. Co. Rt 73/73 over Thomas Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.