US Bridges

Harp Route 913 over Elk Creek

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South of CR 11/1 · Structure no. 00000000023A273

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp Route 913 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp Route 913 over Elk Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 12 ft wide.

CarriesHarp Route 913
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.02 MI South of CR 11/1
Coordinates37.67745, -81.83656
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 Route 913 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp Route 913 over Elk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Harp Route 913 over Elk Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harp Route 913 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Harp Route 913 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.