US Bridges

Wv 10 over Rockcastle Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile S of Wv 97 · Structure no. 00000000055A034

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 10 over Rockcastle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 10 over Rockcastle Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 89 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 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.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,380 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 10
CrossesRockcastle Creek
Location0.01 Mile S of Wv 97
RouteState Highway 1000
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.58321, -81.53737
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2020)
Projected traffic6,380 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wv 10 over Rockcastle Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Wv 10 over Rockcastle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 10 over Rockcastle Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 10 over Rockcastle Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 10 over Rockcastle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.