US Bridges

County Route 10/1 over Middle Island Creek

Good

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.27 Mi. South JCT CR 12 · Structure no. 00000000048A089

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10/1 over Middle Island Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 10/1 over Middle Island Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Route 10/1
CrossesMiddle Island Creek
Location0.27 Mi. South JCT CR 12
RouteCounty Highway 101
Coordinates39.49928, -80.95827
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic244 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 10/1 over Middle Island Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 10/1 over Middle Island Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 10/1 over Middle Island Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 10/1 over Middle Island Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10/1 over Middle Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.