US Bridges

Wv 10 over Garrett Fork

Good

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI North of CR 2 · Structure no. 00000000023A043

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 10 over Garrett Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 10 over Garrett Fork in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2042. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 10
CrossesGarrett Fork
Location0.02 MI North of CR 2
RouteState Highway 1000
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.00384, -82.04128
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 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
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,150 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 10 over Garrett Fork built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 10 over Garrett Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 10 over Garrett Fork carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 10 over Garrett Fork?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 10 over Garrett Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.