US Bridges

County Route 10/14 over Laurel Fork

Poor

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI S JCT CO 3/3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A030

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10/14 over Laurel Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 10/14 over Laurel Fork in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 10/14
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.07 MI S JCT CO 3/3 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1014
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99807, -80.12728
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 10/14 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 10/14 over Laurel Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 10/14 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 10/14 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10/14 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.