US Bridges

Harp 901/22 over Laurel Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. W. of CR 3 · Structure no. 00000000055A223

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp 901/22 over Laurel Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 901/22 over Laurel Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp 901/22
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.01 Mi. W. of CR 3
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.71163, -81.4531
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic11 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 901/22 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp 901/22 over Laurel Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Harp 901/22 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harp 901/22 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harp 901/22 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.