US Bridges

Wv 10 over Heath Creek

Poor

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South of CR 42 · Structure no. 00000000006A029

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 10 over Heath Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Wv 10 over Heath Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,082 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 10
CrossesHeath Creek
Location0.04 MI South of CR 42
RouteState Highway 1000
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.3473, -82.29527
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,082 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$575,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 10 over Heath Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 10 over Heath Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 10 over Heath Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wv 10 over Heath Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 10 over Heath Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.