US Bridges

Wv 10 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI South of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000022A031

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 10 over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 10 over Guyandotte River in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2042. The structure is 333 ft (101.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 10
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.15 MI South of CR 19
RouteState Highway 1000
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.02961, -82.13078
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length333 ft (101.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Wv 10 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 10 over Guyandotte River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 10 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 10 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 333 ft (101.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 10 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.