Harp Route 969 over Loop Creek
PoorFayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles W. of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000010A263
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harp Route 969 over Loop Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp Route 969 over Loop Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 12 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harp Route 969 over Loop Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harp Route 969 over Loop Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Harp Route 969 over Loop Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Harp Route 969 over Loop Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Harp Route 969 over Loop Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.