US Bridges

County Route 10/12 over Kincheloe Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI S CO 35 · Structure no. 00000000021A034

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10/12 over Kincheloe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 10/12 over Kincheloe Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 10/12
CrossesKincheloe Creek
Location0.12 MI S CO 35
RouteCounty Highway 1012
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.14602, -80.49221
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 10/12 over Kincheloe Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 10/12 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 10/12 over Kincheloe Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 10/12 over Kincheloe Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10/12 over Kincheloe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.