US Bridges

County Route 10 over West Fork River

Good

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W CO 12 · Structure no. 00000000021A191

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10 over West Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 10 over West Fork River in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2038. The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Route 10
CrossesWest Fork River
Location0.01 MI W CO 12
RouteCounty Highway 1000
Coordinates39.09561, -80.46618
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length299 ft (91.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 10 over West Fork River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 10 over West Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 10 over West Fork River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 10 over West Fork River?

The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10 over West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.