US Bridges

Wv 10 over Cabin Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CR 10/13 · Structure no. 00000000055A166

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 10 over Cabin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 10 over Cabin Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 29 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 10
CrossesCabin Creek
Location0.03 MI S of CR 10/13
RouteState Highway 1000
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.57298, -81.46205
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 10 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Wv 10 over Cabin 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 10 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 10 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 10 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.