US Bridges

Wv 10 over Laurel Fork

Good

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.32 MI N of CR1/3 · Structure no. 00000000055A241

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 10 over Laurel Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 10 over Laurel Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 10
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.32 MI N of CR1/3
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.66591, -81.57381
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2020)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 10 over Laurel Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 10 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 10 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 10 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.