US Bridges

Wv 10 over Little Harts Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI South of CR 68 · Structure no. 00000000022A032

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 10 over Little Harts Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 10 over Little Harts Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 10
CrossesLittle Harts Creek
Location0.10 MI South of CR 68
RouteState Highway 1000
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.04678, -82.14248
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 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 closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$262,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 10 over Little Harts Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 10 over Little Harts 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 10 over Little Harts Creek carry?

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

How long is Wv 10 over Little Harts Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 10 over Little Harts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.