US Bridges

CO 102/51 over Ballard Harmon Branch

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 East of CO 8 · Structure no. 00000000024A342

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 102/51 over Ballard Harmon Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO 102/51 over Ballard Harmon Branch in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 102/51
CrossesBallard Harmon Branch
Location0.01 East of CO 8
RouteCounty Highway 10251
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.33528, -81.43567
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic42 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 102/51 over Ballard Harmon Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 102/51 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO 102/51 over Ballard Harmon Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO 102/51 over Ballard Harmon Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO 102/51 over Ballard Harmon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.