US Bridges

County Route 98/4 over Harts Run

Poor

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. East JCT CR 98 · Structure no. 00000000026A062

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 98/4 over Harts Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 98/4 over Harts Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 98/4
CrossesHarts Run
Location0.01 Mi. East JCT CR 98
RouteCounty Highway 984
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.77265, -80.53185
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$366,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 98/4 over Harts Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 98/4 over Harts 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 98/4 over Harts Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 98/4 over Harts Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 98/4 over Harts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.