US Bridges

Harp RD 932 over Kelly Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South of CR 81 · Structure no. 00000000020A763

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp RD 932 over Kelly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp RD 932 over Kelly Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 9 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp RD 932
CrossesKelly Creek
Location0.01 Mile South of CR 81
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.23517, -81.4139
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width9 ft (2.7 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 RD 932 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp RD 932 over Kelly 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Harp RD 932 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harp RD 932 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 9 ft wide.

Who owns Harp RD 932 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.