US Bridges

Harp 905 over Indian Creek

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.07 Miles E. of US 219 · Structure no. 00000000032A079

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp 905 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 905 over Indian Creek in Monroe 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp 905
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.07 Miles E. of US 219
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.52674, -80.60317
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2019)
Projected traffic27 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harp 905 over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Harp 905 over Indian 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Harp 905 over Indian Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harp 905 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Harp 905 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.