US Bridges

Wv 10 over Fourmile Creek

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI South of CR 11 · Structure no. 00000000022A037

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 10 over Fourmile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 10 over Fourmile Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 10
CrossesFourmile Creek
Location0.06 MI South of CR 11
RouteState Highway 1000
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.22051, -82.2029
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 10 over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 10 over Fourmile 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 10 over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 10 over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 10 over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.