US Bridges

Harp 901/44 over Clear Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South of CO 2 · Structure no. 00000000024A344

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp 901/44 over Clear Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 901/44 over Clear Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 75 years old, older 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp 901/44
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.02 MI South of CO 2
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.3832, -81.64984
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic11 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$325,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harp 901/44 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Harp 901/44 over Clear Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Harp 901/44 over Clear Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Harp 901/44 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Harp 901/44 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.