US Bridges

CR 10 over Spring Fork

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North of CR 10/3 · Structure no. 00000000030A048

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10 over Spring Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CR 10 over Spring Fork in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 10
CrossesSpring Fork
Location0.01 MI North of CR 10/3
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.56427, -81.95475
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic420 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 10 over Spring Fork built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10 over Spring Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 10 over Spring Fork carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 10 over Spring Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10 over Spring Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.