US Bridges

County Route 10 over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.70 Miles S. of CR 10/1 · Structure no. 00000000045A079

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10 over Big Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Route 10 over Big Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 10
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.70 Miles S. of CR 10/1
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.67351, -80.81546
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2019)
Projected traffic190 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 Big Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 10 over Big Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 10 over Big Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 10 over Big Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.