HARP ROUTE 978
Carrying HARP ROUTE 978 over BR OF ROCKCASTLE CREEK
0.02 MI S OF CO 10/14, Wyoming, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HARP ROUTE 978
The HARP ROUTE 978 bridge in Wyoming, West Virginia carries HARP ROUTE 978 over BR OF ROCKCASTLE CREEK. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HARP ROUTE 978 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2001
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.4 m (37 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.6 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 40 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000055A242
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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 ROUTE 978 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 ROUTE 978 against other structures in Wyoming 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 ROUTE 978?
HARP ROUTE 978 in Wyoming, West Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HARP ROUTE 978 inspected?
HARP ROUTE 978'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 40 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HARP ROUTE 978 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 ROUTE 978?
HARP ROUTE 978 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HARP ROUTE 978?
HARP ROUTE 978 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HARP ROUTE 978 and does age affect safety?
HARP ROUTE 978 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.
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