US Bridges

Hrr CO Rt 46/1 over Rooting Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI So Hrr CO Rt 46 · Structure no. 00000000017A329

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hrr CO Rt 46/1 over Rooting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hrr CO Rt 46/1 over Rooting Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesHrr CO Rt 46/1
CrossesRooting Creek
Location0.01 MI So Hrr CO Rt 46
RouteCounty Highway 4601
Coordinates39.15817, -80.26373
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic14 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 Hrr CO Rt 46/1 over Rooting Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hrr CO Rt 46/1 over Rooting 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hrr CO Rt 46/1 over Rooting Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hrr CO Rt 46/1 over Rooting Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hrr CO Rt 46/1 over Rooting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.