Ha 902/79 over South Fork
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West of Wv 161 · Structure no. 00000000024A348
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ha 902/79 over South Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ha 902/79 over South Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 12 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ha 902/79 over South Fork built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ha 902/79 over South Fork 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ha 902/79 over South Fork carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ha 902/79 over South Fork?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Ha 902/79 over South Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.