US Bridges

Harp 901/46 over Huff Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles South of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000055A225

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp 901/46 over Huff Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 901/46 over Huff Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 55 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp 901/46
CrossesHuff Creek
Location0.01 Miles South of Wv 10
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.73798, -81.7427
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic42 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 901/46 over Huff Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Harp 901/46 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Harp 901/46 over Huff Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harp 901/46 over Huff Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harp 901/46 over Huff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.