US Bridges

Harp Rt 901/43 over Angel Fork

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI S of CR 1/4 · Structure no. 00000000020A819

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp Rt 901/43 over Angel Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp Rt 901/43 over Angel Fork in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesHarp Rt 901/43
CrossesAngel Fork
Location0.10 MI S of CR 1/4
Coordinates38.34037, -81.87959
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic118 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 Rt 901/43 over Angel Fork built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp Rt 901/43 over Angel Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Harp Rt 901/43 over Angel Fork carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harp Rt 901/43 over Angel Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Harp Rt 901/43 over Angel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.