US Bridges

Harp 926 over Loop Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles S. of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000010A259

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp 926 over Loop Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 926 over Loop Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp 926
CrossesLoop Creek
Location0.01 Miles S. of Wv 61
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.02008, -81.25338
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks28%
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 Harp 926 over Loop Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp 926 over Loop 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Harp 926 over Loop Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Harp 926 over Loop Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harp 926 over Loop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.