Harp 958 over Dry Fork
PoorMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile North of Wv 80 · Structure no. 00000000024A360
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harp 958 over Dry Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 958 over Dry Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 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 | 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 | 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 Harp 958 over Dry Fork built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harp 958 over Dry 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Harp 958 over Dry Fork carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Harp 958 over Dry Fork?
The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Harp 958 over Dry Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.