CR 10 over Eighteen Mile Creek
PoorPutnam County, West Virginia · 0.66 MI E of CR 12 · Structure no. 00000000040A008
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 10 over Eighteen Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 10 over Eighteen Mile Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 10 over Eighteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 10 over Eighteen Mile 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR 10 over Eighteen Mile Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 10 over Eighteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 10 over Eighteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.