US Bridges

Harp Route 982 over Camp Creek

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S of Co. 19/5 · Structure no. 00000000028A318

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp Route 982 over Camp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp Route 982 over Camp Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp Route 982
CrossesCamp Creek
Location0.01 Mi. S of Co. 19/5
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.50468, -81.11737
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Harp Route 982 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Harp Route 982 over Camp 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Harp Route 982 over Camp Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Harp Route 982 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Harp Route 982 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.