US Bridges

West Virginia 10 over Merritt Creek

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Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N of CO 10/5 · Structure no. 00000000006A283

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 10 over Merritt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 10 over Merritt Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,203 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 10
CrossesMerritt Creek
Location0.01 Miles N of CO 10/5
RouteState Highway 1000
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.33475, -82.2639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2020)
Projected traffic5,203 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 10 over Merritt Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 10 over Merritt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does West Virginia 10 over Merritt Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 10 over Merritt Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 10 over Merritt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.