US Bridges

Ha 902/65 over Winding Gulf

PoorPosted for load

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.27 Mi. South of CO 30 · Structure no. 00000000041A325

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ha 902/65 over Winding Gulf is a concrete arch - thru carrying Ha 902/65 over Winding Gulf in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2 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 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHa 902/65
CrossesWinding Gulf
Location0.27 Mi. South of CO 30
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.67763, -81.29184
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
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
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$400,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ha 902/65 over Winding Gulf built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ha 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 Ha 902/65 over Winding Gulf carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ha 902/65 over Winding Gulf?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Ha 902/65 over Winding Gulf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.