US Bridges

County Rd. 10 Sls over Patterson Creek

Poor

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI E of CR 46/7 Sls · Structure no. 00000000029A011

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rd. 10 Sls over Patterson Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Rd. 10 Sls over Patterson Creek in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rd. 10 Sls
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location0.11 MI E of CR 46/7 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.48169, -78.79918
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic444 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rd. 10 Sls over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rd. 10 Sls over Patterson 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Rd. 10 Sls over Patterson Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Rd. 10 Sls over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Rd. 10 Sls over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.