US Bridges

Harp 985 over Straight Fork

PoorPosted for load

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile N. of Co. 10/5 · Structure no. 00000000055A243

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harp 985 over Straight Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harp 985 over Straight Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHarp 985
CrossesStraight Fork
Location0.01 Mile N. of Co. 10/5
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.74893, -81.639
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
Trucks0%
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$300,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harp 985 over Straight Fork built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harp 985 over Straight Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Harp 985 over Straight Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harp 985 over Straight Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Harp 985 over Straight Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.