CO 10/25 over Righthand Fork
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mile East of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000028A189
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 10/25 over Righthand Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 10/25 over Righthand Fork in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 89 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 10/25 over Righthand Fork built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is CO 10/25 over Righthand Fork 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CO 10/25 over Righthand Fork carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CO 10/25 over Righthand Fork?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO 10/25 over Righthand Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.