US Bridges

Wv 10 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI South of CR 49 · Structure no. 00000000006A025

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 10 over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 10 over Guyandotte River in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2042. The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWv 10
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.06 MI South of CR 49
RouteState Highway 1000
Coordinates38.32301, -82.21957
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.2 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,630 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Wv 10 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Wv 10 over Guyandotte River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 10 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wv 10 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 10 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.