US Bridges

County Route 10/10 over Kincheloe Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.40 MI N of CO 4/3 · Structure no. 00000000021A032

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10/10 over Kincheloe Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 10/10 over Kincheloe Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 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, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 10/10
CrossesKincheloe Creek
Location0.40 MI N of CO 4/3
RouteCounty Highway 1010
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.14587, -80.51841
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic11 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 10/10 over Kincheloe Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 10/10 over Kincheloe 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 10/10 over Kincheloe Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 10/10 over Kincheloe Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10/10 over Kincheloe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.