US Bridges

Wv Rt 10 over Righthand Fork & NS RR

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N of CR 10/2 · Structure no. 00000000028A021

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 10 over Righthand Fork & NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt 10 over Righthand Fork & NS RR in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 73 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Rt 10
CrossesRighthand Fork & NS RR
Location0.02 MI N of CR 10/2
RouteState Highway 1000
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.43061, -81.25319
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Rt 10 over Righthand Fork & NS RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Wv Rt 10 over Righthand Fork & NS RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 10 over Righthand Fork & NS RR carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 10 over Righthand Fork & NS RR?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 10 over Righthand Fork & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.