US Bridges

Hrr CO Rt 997 Harp over Lost Creek

Poor

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI South Wv Rt 270 · Structure no. 00000000017A336

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hrr CO Rt 997 Harp over Lost Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hrr CO Rt 997 Harp over Lost Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesHrr CO Rt 997 Harp
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.15 MI South Wv Rt 270
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.18563, -80.39012
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$392,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hrr CO Rt 997 Harp over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hrr CO Rt 997 Harp over Lost 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hrr CO Rt 997 Harp over Lost Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hrr CO Rt 997 Harp over Lost Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Hrr CO Rt 997 Harp over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.