US Bridges

County Route 10 over North Fork Hughes River

Good

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mile West Od CR 7/1 · Structure no. 00000000043A030

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10 over North Fork Hughes River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 10 over North Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 10
CrossesNorth Fork Hughes River
Location0.05 Mile West Od CR 7/1
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates39.24662, -80.94559
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 10 over North Fork Hughes River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 10 over North Fork Hughes River 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 10 over North Fork Hughes River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 10 over North Fork Hughes River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10 over North Fork Hughes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.