US Bridges

Wv. 10 over Clear Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mile South of Wv. 85 · Structure no. 00000000055A254

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv. 10 over Clear Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv. 10 over Clear Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,180 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesWv. 10
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.03 Mile South of Wv. 85
RouteState Highway 1000
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.69187, -81.62363
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2020)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv. 10 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv. 10 over Clear 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv. 10 over Clear Fork carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv. 10 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Wv. 10 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.