US Bridges

Harp Rt 932 over Polk Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of US 33 · Structure no. 00000000021A186

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp Rt 932 over Polk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Harp Rt 932 over Polk Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp Rt 932
CrossesPolk Creek
Location0.02 MI S of US 33
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.04964, -80.4877
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic46 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 932 over Polk Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp Rt 932 over Polk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Harp Rt 932 over Polk Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Harp Rt 932 over Polk Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harp Rt 932 over Polk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.