US Bridges

County Route 40/10 over Heaters Fork

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CO 36/2 · Structure no. 00000000011A091

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 40/10 over Heaters Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 40/10 over Heaters Fork in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 40/10
CrossesHeaters Fork
Location0.01 MI S of CO 36/2
RouteCounty Highway 4010
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.91012, -80.66558
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2038
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 40/10 over Heaters Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 40/10 over Heaters Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 40/10 over Heaters Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 40/10 over Heaters Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 40/10 over Heaters Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.