Haymond Highway over Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, West Virginia · On Haymond Highway Clksb · Structure no. 00000000017A908
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Haymond Highway over Elk Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Haymond Highway over Elk Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 108 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,425 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Haymond Highway over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Haymond Highway over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Haymond Highway over Elk Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Haymond Highway over Elk Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Haymond Highway over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.