CO 8 over Ballard Harmon Branch
PoorMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.23 MI N of CR 8/2 · Structure no. 00000000024A048
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 8 over Ballard Harmon Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO 8 over Ballard Harmon Branch in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 8 over Ballard Harmon Branch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 8 over Ballard Harmon Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CO 8 over Ballard Harmon Branch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CO 8 over Ballard Harmon Branch?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CO 8 over Ballard Harmon Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.