US Bridges

Ha 901/21 over Right Fork Widemouth Cr.

PoorPosted for load

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile North of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000028A341

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ha 901/21 over Right Fork Widemouth Cr. is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ha 901/21 over Right Fork Widemouth Cr. in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 4 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesHa 901/21
CrossesRight Fork Widemouth Cr.
Location0.04 Mile North of Wv 10
Coordinates37.42476, -81.2555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ha 901/21 over Right Fork Widemouth Cr. built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ha 901/21 over Right Fork Widemouth Cr. 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 901/21 over Right Fork Widemouth Cr. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ha 901/21 over Right Fork Widemouth Cr.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ha 901/21 over Right Fork Widemouth Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.