US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 29 over Salem Fork

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South CO Rt 50/73 · Structure no. 00000000017A295

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 29 over Salem Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Harrison CO Rt 29 over Salem Fork 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,875 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesHarrison CO Rt 29
CrossesSalem Fork
Location0.07 MI South CO Rt 50/73
RouteCounty Highway 2900
Coordinates39.28092, -80.55522
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,875 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 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 Harrison CO Rt 29 over Salem Fork built?

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

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 29 over Salem Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 29 over Salem Fork carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 29 over Salem Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 29 over Salem Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.