US Bridges

CR 10 over Bens Creek

Poor

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mi.North of CR 10/3 · Structure no. 00000000030A047

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10 over Bens Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 10 over Bens Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 10
CrossesBens Creek
Location0.11 Mi.North of CR 10/3
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.56559, -81.95427
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 10 over Bens Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10 over Bens 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 10 over Bens Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 10 over Bens Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10 over Bens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.