US Bridges

Harp 917 over Snake Run

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.08 Miles S. of CR 3/11 · Structure no. 00000000013A230

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp 917 over Snake Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 917 over Snake Run in Greenbrier 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp 917
CrossesSnake Run
Location0.08 Miles S. of CR 3/11
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.79665, -80.67697
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 917 over Snake Run built?

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

What condition is Harp 917 over Snake Run 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Harp 917 over Snake Run carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Harp 917 over Snake Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Harp 917 over Snake Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.