US Bridges

CO 8 over Ballard Harmon Branch

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.34 Mi. S of CR 8/2 · Structure no. 00000000024A382

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
41 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 concrete frame carrying CO 8 over Ballard Harmon Branch in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 8
CrossesBallard Harmon Branch
Location0.34 Mi. S of CR 8/2
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.33, -81.43765
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 CO 8 over Ballard Harmon Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 8 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 August 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 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO 8 over Ballard Harmon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.