US Bridges

Harp RD 902/6 over Rocky Fork

FairPosted for load

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI E of CR 5/2 · Structure no. 00000000020A793

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp RD 902/6 over Rocky Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp RD 902/6 over Rocky Fork in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 10 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp RD 902/6
CrossesRocky Fork
Location0.15 MI E of CR 5/2
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.42706, -81.76954
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harp RD 902/6 over Rocky Fork built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Harp RD 902/6 over Rocky Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Harp RD 902/6 over Rocky Fork carry?

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

How long is Harp RD 902/6 over Rocky Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Harp RD 902/6 over Rocky Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.