US Bridges

Wv Route 10 over Beech Branch

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile N. of CO 10/64 · Structure no. 00000000055A252

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 10 over Beech Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 10 over Beech Branch 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 10
CrossesBeech Branch
Location0.01 Mile N. of CO 10/64
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.74037, -81.74889
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 10 over Beech Branch built?

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

What condition is Wv Route 10 over Beech Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 10 over Beech Branch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 10 over Beech Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 10 over Beech Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.