US Bridges

County Route 10 over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of CR 7/2 · Structure no. 00000000032A018

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
326
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10 over Wolf Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 10 over Wolf Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 326 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 10
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of CR 7/2
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.65128, -80.62422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2019)
Projected traffic398 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$426,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 10 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 10 over Wolf Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 10 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 10 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.