US Bridges

CR 10 over Unnamed Stream

PoorPosted for load

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of CR 10/1 · Structure no. 00000000024A255

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

CR 10 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CR 10 over Unnamed Stream in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 10
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.06 MI S of CR 10/1
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.36171, -81.36596
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 10 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10 over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 10 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 10 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the Railroad.