FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HARP 951

Carrying HARP 951 over DAVIS CREEK

0.01 MI EAST OF ALT WV 10, Cabell, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HARP 951

The HARP 951 bridge in Cabell, West Virginia carries HARP 951 over DAVIS CREEK. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.0 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HARP 951 compares

▼ 8.3
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of West Virginia bridges
229
Bridges in Cabell · 28 in Poor condition
HARP 951 32.7 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.0 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
3.7 m (12 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000006A259

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

HARP 951 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare HARP 951 against other structures in Cabell and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for HARP 951?

HARP 951 in Cabell, West Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HARP 951 inspected?

HARP 951's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HARP 951 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HARP 951?

HARP 951 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HARP 951?

HARP 951 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HARP 951 and does age affect safety?

HARP 951 was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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