US Bridges

Ha 963 over Bull Creek

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of CR 1/2 · Structure no. 00000000024A362

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ha 963 over Bull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ha 963 over Bull Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHa 963
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.01 Mile West of CR 1/2
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.49841, -81.93618
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2042
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$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ha 963 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ha 963 over Bull 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ha 963 over Bull Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ha 963 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Ha 963 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.