US Bridges

Harp 907 over Bear Wallow Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North of CR 52/1 · Structure no. 00000000022A137

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp 907 over Bear Wallow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 907 over Bear Wallow Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesHarp 907
CrossesBear Wallow Creek
Location0.01 MI North of CR 52/1
Coordinates38.12257, -82.23747
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 907 over Bear Wallow Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp 907 over Bear Wallow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Harp 907 over Bear Wallow Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Harp 907 over Bear Wallow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harp 907 over Bear Wallow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.