US Bridges

Harp Route 949 over Loop Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.10 Miles W. of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000010A273

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp Route 949 over Loop Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp Route 949 over Loop Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp Route 949
CrossesLoop Creek
Location0.10 Miles W. of Wv 61
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.07757, -81.26042
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2020)
Projected traffic26 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 Route 949 over Loop Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp Route 949 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Harp Route 949 over Loop Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Harp Route 949 over Loop Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Harp Route 949 over Loop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.