US Bridges

CR 10 over Bear Branch

Good

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CR 6 · Structure no. 00000000040A144

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10 over Bear Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 10 over Bear Branch in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCR 10
CrossesBear Branch
Location0.01 MI W of CR 6
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates38.62271, -81.90183
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic201 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10 over Bear Branch 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 10 over Bear Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 10 over Bear Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10 over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.