US Bridges

Harrison CR 20/26 over Tenmile Creek

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A324

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CR 20/26 over Tenmile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison CR 20/26 over Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarrison CR 20/26
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location0.04 MI South Wv Rt 20
RouteCounty Highway 2026
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36389, -80.37355
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 CR 20/26 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CR 20/26 over Tenmile 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Harrison CR 20/26 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harrison CR 20/26 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CR 20/26 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.