US Bridges

Hrr CO Rt 20/8 over Tenmile Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.28 MI South Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A294

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hrr CO Rt 20/8 over Tenmile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hrr CO Rt 20/8 over Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHrr CO Rt 20/8
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location0.28 MI South Wv Rt 20
RouteCounty Highway 2008
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.35884, -80.37648
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
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 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 Hrr CO Rt 20/8 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hrr CO Rt 20/8 over Tenmile Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hrr CO Rt 20/8 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hrr CO Rt 20/8 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hrr CO Rt 20/8 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.