US Bridges

CO 10/20 over Gooney Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.14 Mi. West of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000055A051

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 10/20 over Gooney Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 10/20 over Gooney Otter Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 43 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 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 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCO 10/20
CrossesGooney Otter Creek
Location0.14 Mi. West of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 1020
Coordinates37.50474, -81.34207
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic158 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 10/20 over Gooney Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CO 10/20 over Gooney Otter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO 10/20 over Gooney Otter Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO 10/20 over Gooney Otter Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO 10/20 over Gooney Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.