US Bridges

Harp Route 902/91 over Sycamore Creek

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile · Structure no. 00000000041A327

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp Route 902/91 over Sycamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp Route 902/91 over Sycamore Creek in Raleigh 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesHarp Route 902/91
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.01 Mile
Coordinates37.94664, -81.437
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic18 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harp Route 902/91 over Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is Harp Route 902/91 over Sycamore 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Harp Route 902/91 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Harp Route 902/91 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harp Route 902/91 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.