Harp Route 978 over Br of Rockcastle Creek
PoorPosted for loadWyoming County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CO 10/14 · Structure no. 00000000055A242
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harp Route 978 over Br of Rockcastle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp Route 978 over Br of Rockcastle 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 12 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harp Route 978 over Br of Rockcastle Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harp Route 978 over Br of 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Harp Route 978 over Br of Rockcastle Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Harp Route 978 over Br of Rockcastle Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Harp Route 978 over Br of Rockcastle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.