US Bridges

Wv Route 10 over Widemouth Creek

Good

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CR 10/4 · Structure no. 00000000028A018

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 10 over Widemouth Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 10 over Widemouth Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Route 10
CrossesWidemouth Creek
Location0.02 MI S of CR 10/4
RouteState Highway 1000
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.41911, -81.2435
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Route 10 over Widemouth Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Wv Route 10 over Widemouth Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 10 over Widemouth Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 10 over Widemouth Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 10 over Widemouth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.