US Bridges

Harp 901/44 over Huff Creek

FairPosted for load

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 M. South of CR 10/3 · Structure no. 00000000055A224

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp 901/44 over Huff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 901/44 over Huff Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp 901/44
CrossesHuff Creek
Location0.01 M. South of CR 10/3
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.75149, -81.66961
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harp 901/44 over Huff Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp 901/44 over Huff Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Harp 901/44 over Huff Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harp 901/44 over Huff Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harp 901/44 over Huff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.