US Bridges

CO 10/60 over Laurel Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI W of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000055A133

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 10/60 over Laurel Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO 10/60 over Laurel Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesCO 10/60
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.02 MI W of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 1060
Coordinates37.66702, -81.60089
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic95 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 10/60 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 10/60 over Laurel Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CO 10/60 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO 10/60 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO 10/60 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.