Harp 956 over Huff Creek
PoorPosted for loadWyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 10/3 · Structure no. 00000000055A240
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harp 956 over Huff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 956 over Huff Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 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 956 over Huff Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harp 956 over Huff 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Harp 956 over Huff Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Harp 956 over Huff Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Harp 956 over Huff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.