US Bridges

County Route 8/4 over Ballard Harmon Branch

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile S of CO 8 · Structure no. 00000000024A313

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 8/4 over Ballard Harmon Branch is a concrete frame carrying County Route 8/4 over Ballard Harmon Branch in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 8/4
CrossesBallard Harmon Branch
Location0.04 Mile S of CO 8
RouteCounty Highway 804
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.31326, -81.43385
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic32 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 County Route 8/4 over Ballard Harmon Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 8/4 over Ballard Harmon Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 8/4 over Ballard Harmon Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 8/4 over Ballard Harmon Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 8/4 over Ballard Harmon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.