US Bridges

County Route 10 over Left Buffalo Run

PoorPosted for load

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mi. South JCT CR10/4 · Structure no. 00000000048A015

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10 over Left Buffalo Run is a concrete channel beam carrying County Route 10 over Left Buffalo Run in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCounty Route 10
CrossesLeft Buffalo Run
Location0.13 Mi. South JCT CR10/4
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates39.50016, -80.98712
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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$539,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 10 over Left Buffalo Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 10 over Left Buffalo Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 10 over Left Buffalo Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 10 over Left Buffalo Run?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10 over Left Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.