US Bridges

Wv 10 over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI South of CR 52 · Structure no. 00000000022A036

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 10 over Ten Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 10 over Ten Mile Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesWv 10
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.05 MI South of CR 52
RouteState Highway 1000
Coordinates38.15787, -82.17658
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 10 over Ten Mile Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 10 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 10 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 10 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.