US Bridges

Harp Road 953 over Cross Creek

FairPosted for load

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.20 Mi. South JCT CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000005A080

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp Road 953 over Cross Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp Road 953 over Cross Creek in Brooke 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp Road 953
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.20 Mi. South JCT CR 7
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.30214, -80.58414
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$457,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harp Road 953 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp Road 953 over Cross Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Harp Road 953 over Cross Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harp Road 953 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harp Road 953 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.