US Bridges

County Route 4/11 over Bingamon Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.12 Miles South CO Rt 4 · Structure no. 00000000017A305

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 4/11 over Bingamon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 4/11 over Bingamon Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 4/11
CrossesBingamon Creek
Location0.12 Miles South CO Rt 4
RouteCounty Highway 411
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.45451, -80.43691
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic15 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 County Route 4/11 over Bingamon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 4/11 over Bingamon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 4/11 over Bingamon Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 4/11 over Bingamon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 4/11 over Bingamon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.