US Bridges

CR 10/1 over Bens Creek

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. W. of Cr. 10 · Structure no. 00000000030A050

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10/1 over Bens Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 10/1 over Bens Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCR 10/1
CrossesBens Creek
Location0.02 Mi. W. of Cr. 10
RouteCounty Highway 1001
Coordinates37.55534, -81.96599
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic473 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 10/1 over Bens Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10/1 over Bens Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 10/1 over Bens Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 10/1 over Bens Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10/1 over Bens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.