US Bridges

County Route 10 over Brackens Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles S. of Wv 41 · Structure no. 00000000010A026

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10 over Brackens Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 10 over Brackens Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 10
CrossesBrackens Creek
Location0.01 Miles S. of Wv 41
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.07369, -80.8951
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2020)
Projected traffic117 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 County Route 10 over Brackens Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 10 over Brackens 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 10 over Brackens Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 10 over Brackens Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10 over Brackens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.