US Bridges

Harp Route 905 over Spring Creek

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mile North of US 33 · Structure no. 00000000044A169

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp Route 905 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying Harp Route 905 over Spring Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesHarp Route 905
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.13 Mile North of US 33
Coordinates38.80361, -81.34967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harp Route 905 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp Route 905 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Harp Route 905 over Spring Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harp Route 905 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Harp Route 905 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.