US Bridges

Harp 930 over Laurel Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI E of CO 1 · Structure no. 00000000055A233

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp 930 over Laurel Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 930 over Laurel Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarp 930
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.04 MI E of CO 1
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.67055, -81.5611
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 930 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp 930 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Harp 930 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harp 930 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harp 930 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.