US Bridges

Harp Rt. 940 over Scary Creek

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI N of CR 22 · Structure no. 00000000022A157

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp Rt. 940 over Scary Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harp Rt. 940 over Scary Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesHarp Rt. 940
CrossesScary Creek
Location0.05 MI N of CR 22
Coordinates38.23402, -82.04489
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic11 by 2040
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 Rt. 940 over Scary Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp Rt. 940 over Scary 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 2021.

How much traffic does Harp Rt. 940 over Scary Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Harp Rt. 940 over Scary Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Harp Rt. 940 over Scary Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.