US Bridges

Wv 10 over Huff Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CR 10/3 · Structure no. 00000000055A038

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 10 over Huff Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 10 over Huff Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 61 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 6 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 10
CrossesHuff Creek
Location0.02 MI S of CR 10/3
RouteState Highway 1000
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.74125, -81.68443
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Wv 10 over Huff Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Wv 10 over Huff 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 10 over Huff Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 10 over Huff Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 10 over Huff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.