US Bridges

Harp Rt 902 over Leading Creek

Good

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of US 33 · Structure no. 00000000021A198

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp Rt 902 over Leading Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp Rt 902 over Leading Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp Rt 902
CrossesLeading Creek
Location0.03 MI S of US 33
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.03796, -80.65793
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 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic34 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 902 over Leading Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp Rt 902 over Leading Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Harp Rt 902 over Leading Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Harp Rt 902 over Leading Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harp Rt 902 over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.