US Bridges

CR 10/18 over Barkers Creek

FairPosted for load

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000055A049

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10/18 over Barkers Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 10/18 over Barkers Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 10/18
CrossesBarkers Creek
Location0.01 MI N of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 1018
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.53359, -81.37762
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic158 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 10/18 over Barkers Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10/18 over Barkers 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 10/18 over Barkers Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 10/18 over Barkers Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10/18 over Barkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.