US Bridges

Harp 902/60 over Widemouth Creek

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mile N. of Co. 71/3 · Structure no. 00000000028A333

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp 902/60 over Widemouth Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 902/60 over Widemouth Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp 902/60
CrossesWidemouth Creek
Location0.11 Mile N. of Co. 71/3
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.38192, -81.22772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic24 by 2040
Trucks6%
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$300,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harp 902/60 over Widemouth Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp 902/60 over Widemouth 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Harp 902/60 over Widemouth Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Harp 902/60 over Widemouth Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Harp 902/60 over Widemouth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.