Harp 901/61 over Clear Fork
PoorPosted for loadWyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 W of Wv 971 · Structure no. 00000000055A228
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harp 901/61 over Clear Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 901/61 over Clear Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 10 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harp 901/61 over Clear Fork built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harp 901/61 over Clear Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Harp 901/61 over Clear Fork carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Harp 901/61 over Clear Fork?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.
Who owns Harp 901/61 over Clear Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.