US Bridges

Harp 920 over Beech Fork

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile West of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000050A241

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp 920 over Beech Fork is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Harp 920 over Beech Fork in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesHarp 920
CrossesBeech Fork
Location0.04 Mile West of CR 21
Coordinates38.20825, -82.28714
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 920 over Beech Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp 920 over Beech Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Harp 920 over Beech Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harp 920 over Beech Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Harp 920 over Beech Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.