US Bridges

Harp 923 over Sandlick Creek

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000041A331

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp 923 over Sandlick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 923 over Sandlick Creek in Raleigh 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 55 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp 923
CrossesSandlick Creek
Location0.01 Mi. S. of Wv 3
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.82692, -81.38264
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic55 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harp 923 over Sandlick Creek built?

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

What condition is Harp 923 over Sandlick 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Harp 923 over Sandlick Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Harp 923 over Sandlick 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 923 over Sandlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.