US Bridges

Ha 903/46 over Rich Creek

Poor

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.04 M. East of 12/1 · Structure no. 00000000028A343

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ha 903/46 over Rich Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ha 903/46 over Rich Creek in Mercer 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 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHa 903/46
CrossesRich Creek
Location0.04 M. East of 12/1
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.44725, -81.16635
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 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
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$200,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ha 903/46 over Rich Creek built?

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

What condition is Ha 903/46 over Rich Creek 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 903/46 over Rich Creek carry?

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

How long is Ha 903/46 over Rich Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ha 903/46 over Rich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.