US Bridges

County Route 10 over Sugar Run

Good

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.25 Mile East of US 50 · Structure no. 00000000043A171

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10 over Sugar Run is a concrete frame carrying County Route 10 over Sugar Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 655 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 10
CrossesSugar Run
Location0.25 Mile East of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.27309, -80.91435
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2018)
Projected traffic655 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 10 over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 10 over Sugar Run 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 10 over Sugar Run carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 10 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.