US Bridges

Wv 10 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North of CR 10/6 · Structure no. 00000000022A038

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
373 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
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 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,775 by 2042. The structure is 373 ft (113.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 10
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.01 MI North of CR 10/6
RouteState Highway 1000
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.28697, -82.19679
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length373 ft (113.6 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,775 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$414,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 10 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 10 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 10 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 373 ft (113.6 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 10 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.