US Bridges

Harrison CR 77/4 over Beards Run

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South CO Rt 17 · Structure no. 00000000017A277

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CR 77/4 over Beards Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CR 77/4 over Beards Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CR 77/4
CrossesBeards Run
Location0.07 MI South CO Rt 17
RouteCounty Highway 7704
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.26592, -80.21175
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic40 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$465,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CR 77/4 over Beards Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CR 77/4 over Beards Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Harrison CR 77/4 over Beards Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harrison CR 77/4 over Beards Run?

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 77/4 over Beards Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.