Ha 997 over Hite Fork
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 M. North of Wv 635 · Structure no. 00000000024A363
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ha 997 over Hite Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ha 997 over Hite Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 13 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ha 997 over Hite Fork built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ha 997 over Hite 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ha 997 over Hite Fork carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ha 997 over Hite Fork?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Ha 997 over Hite Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.