US Bridges

County Route 10 over Sugar Run

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mile W of CR 50/40 · Structure no. 00000000043A175

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10 over Sugar Run is a concrete continuous culvert 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 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.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 10
CrossesSugar Run
Location0.12 Mile W of CR 50/40
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.27522, -80.91428
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic671 by 2039
Trucks10%
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$850,000
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 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 October 2022.

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

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 10 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.