US Bridges

Harrison CO 270/1 over Lost Creek

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South Wv Rt 270 · Structure no. 00000000017A306

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO 270/1 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison CO 270/1 over Lost 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesHarrison CO 270/1
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.04 MI South Wv Rt 270
RouteCounty Highway 27001
Coordinates39.18248, -80.3775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 270/1 over Lost Creek built?

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

What condition is Harrison CO 270/1 over Lost 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Harrison CO 270/1 over Lost Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harrison CO 270/1 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO 270/1 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.