US Bridges

CR 10/42 over Rockcastle Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000055A126

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10/42 over Rockcastle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 10/42 over Rockcastle Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 45 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 10/42
CrossesRockcastle Creek
Location0.01 MI N of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 1042
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.61054, -81.54116
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2042
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$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 10/42 over Rockcastle Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is CR 10/42 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 10/42 over Rockcastle Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 10/42 over Rockcastle Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10/42 over Rockcastle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.