US Bridges

Ha 902/49 over Clear Fork

Good

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South of Co. 02 · Structure no. 00000000024A389

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ha 902/49 over Clear Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ha 902/49 over Clear Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 33 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHa 902/49
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.01 Mi. South of Co. 02
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.38867, -81.66051
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ha 902/49 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Ha 902/49 over Clear Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Ha 902/49 over Clear Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ha 902/49 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ha 902/49 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.