US Bridges

County Route 10/4 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S CO 10 · Structure no. 00000000004A045

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10/4 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 10/4 over Cedar Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 323 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 10/4
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.01 MI S CO 10
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.76969, -80.69313
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic323 by 2035
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 10/4 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 10/4 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 10/4 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 10/4 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10/4 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.