Harp 955 over Rockcastle Creek
PoorPosted for loadWyoming County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI East of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000055A239
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harp 955 over Rockcastle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 955 over Rockcastle Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 12 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harp 955 over Rockcastle Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harp 955 over Rockcastle 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Harp 955 over Rockcastle Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Harp 955 over Rockcastle Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Harp 955 over Rockcastle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.