US Bridges

CR 10/73 over Guyandotte River

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000023A257

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10/73 over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 10/73 over Guyandotte River in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 10/73
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.01 Mile West of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 1073
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.84269, -81.97512
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length322 ft (98 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CR 10/73 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10/73 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 10/73 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 10/73 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10/73 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.