US Bridges

CR 10/3 over Little Sandy Creek

Poor

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mi. S. of Cr. 8 · Structure no. 00000000018A033

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10/3 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 10/3 over Little Sandy Creek in Jackson 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 10/3
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.13 Mi. S. of Cr. 8
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.98368, -81.71484
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 10/3 over Little Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 10/3 over Little Sandy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 10/3 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 10/3 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10/3 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.