Harp Route 902/65 over Winding Gulf
PoorPosted for loadRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. South of Co. 30 · Structure no. 00000000041A324
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harp Route 902/65 over Winding Gulf is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp Route 902/65 over Winding Gulf in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 12 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harp Route 902/65 over Winding Gulf built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harp Route 902/65 over Winding Gulf 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Harp Route 902/65 over Winding Gulf carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Harp Route 902/65 over Winding Gulf?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Harp Route 902/65 over Winding Gulf?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.