US Bridges

Hope Street over Jones Run

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · On Hope ST Lumberport Wv · Structure no. 00000000017A915

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hope Street over Jones Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hope Street over Jones Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHope Street
CrossesJones Run
LocationOn Hope ST Lumberport Wv
RouteCity Street N0915
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.37092, -80.34715
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic100 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$659,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hope Street over Jones Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hope Street over Jones Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hope Street over Jones Run carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hope Street over Jones Run?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hope Street over Jones Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.