US Bridges

County Route 10/33 over Laurel Fork

Poor

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi.South of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000055A125

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10/33 over Laurel Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 10/33 over Laurel Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, 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 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 10/33
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.01 Mi.South of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 1033
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.67722, -81.6177
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic21 by 2040
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$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 10/33 over Laurel Fork built?

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

What condition is County Route 10/33 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 10/33 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 10/33 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10/33 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.