US Bridges

County Route 10 over Little Grave Creek

Poor

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.94 Mi. East JCT US 250 · Structure no. 00000000026A026

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10 over Little Grave Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 10 over Little Grave Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,159 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 10
CrossesLittle Grave Creek
Location0.94 Mi. East JCT US 250
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates39.95453, -80.74291
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,159 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 10 over Little Grave Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 10 over Little Grave Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 10 over Little Grave Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 10 over Little Grave Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10 over Little Grave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.