Harp Route 901/51 over Little Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI West of Cr. 84 · Structure no. 00000000024A345
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harp Route 901/51 over Little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp Route 901/51 over Little Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 17 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harp Route 901/51 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harp Route 901/51 over Little Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Harp Route 901/51 over Little Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Harp Route 901/51 over Little Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Harp Route 901/51 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.