US Bridges

Harp 936 over Laurel Creek

Poor

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles E of Ha 901/14 · Structure no. 00000000055A237

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp 936 over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 936 over Laurel Creek 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 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp 936
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.04 Miles E of Ha 901/14
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.7087, -81.42293
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2042
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$400,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harp 936 over Laurel Creek built?

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

What condition is Harp 936 over Laurel Creek 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 936 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harp 936 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Harp 936 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.