US Bridges

Harp 948 over Mud Run

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.05 Miles West of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000018A255

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp 948 over Mud Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harp 948 over Mud Run in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesHarp 948
CrossesMud Run
Location0.05 Miles West of CR 21
Coordinates38.88027, -81.68965
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic116 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harp 948 over Mud Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp 948 over Mud Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Harp 948 over Mud Run carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harp 948 over Mud Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Harp 948 over Mud Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.