US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 48 over Gnatty Creek

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.31 Miles West Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A304

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 48 over Gnatty Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison CO Rt 48 over Gnatty Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesHarrison CO Rt 48
CrossesGnatty Creek
Location0.31 Miles West Wv Rt 20
RouteCounty Highway 4800
Coordinates39.13409, -80.23933
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic205 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 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 48 over Gnatty Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 48 over Gnatty 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 48 over Gnatty Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 48 over Gnatty Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 48 over Gnatty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.