US Bridges

Harp Route 923 over Rt Fork of Holly River

GoodPosted for load

Webster County, West Virginia · 0 01 MI N of CO 18 Sls · Structure no. 00000000051A091

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp Route 923 over Rt Fork of Holly River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp Route 923 over Rt Fork of Holly River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesHarp Route 923
CrossesRt Fork of Holly River
Location0 01 MI N of CO 18 Sls
Coordinates38.56843, -80.39692
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic11 by 2038
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 Route 923 over Rt Fork of Holly River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Harp Route 923 over Rt Fork of Holly River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Harp Route 923 over Rt Fork of Holly River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Harp Route 923 over Rt Fork of Holly River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harp Route 923 over Rt Fork of Holly River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.