West Virginia Route 10

Infobox road
state=WV
type=WV
route=10
length_mi=148.5
length_round=1
length_ref=Distance calculated using Microsoft MapPoint mapping software.]
established=
direction_a=South
starting_terminus=
junction=jct|state=WV|WV|16 concurrent Itmann to Pineville
jct|state=WV|WV|80 near Man

jct|state=WV|WV|3 at West Hamlin
direction_b=North
ending_terminus=
counties=Mercer, Wyoming, Logan, Lincoln, Cabell
previous_type=WV
previous_route=9
next_type=US
next_route=11

West Virginia Route 10 is a north/south route from Cabell County to Mercer County in the western and southern regions of West Virginia, USA.

Between the towns of West Hamlin and Man, most of the route closely parallels the course of the Guyandotte River. Thus, it follows a very winding course, with the section from Man to Logan considered highly dangerous and currently under construction. Nonetheless, it is a very scenic highway, and coupled with its relatively light usage, allows for many opportunities for sightseeing and photography of the surrounding mountain landscape.

Communities along the route

* Mercer County
** Princeton
** Matoaka
* Wyoming County
** Pineville
** Oceana
* Logan County
** Mallory
** Man
** Logan
** West Logan
** Mitchell Heights
** Chapmanville
* Lincoln County
** Harts
** West Hamlin
* Cabell County
** Huntington

Notes

is continuing between Man and Logan. A lengthy bridge over the river was completed north of Man in 2006, however, it stands unused as blasting work is still ongoing north of the span.

In August 2006, several longitudinal cracks were discovered in the river crossing. A task force was established that was composed of officials from the West Virginia Department of Transportation as well as federal officials. The bridge would have featured a two-deck system, with the bottom deck being 6.5 inches while the top is 2 inches in thickness. This is similar to the span over Buffalo Creek which opened several years prior, in which cracks were discovered that were evident through both decks. The Buffalo Creek crossing had both decks stripped in a $4.8 million project, whereas the Guyandotte River crossing only needed concrete sealing treatment since the top deck had yet to be poured.

Slated for completion in 2011, the Man to Logan stretch is being upgraded to four-lane controlled-access.

Further north in Cabell County, the segment from Interstate 64 in Huntington, where the current four-lane portion ends, to eight miles south is slated for four-lane widening. The existing facility is two lanes with numerous curves. In 2005, 14 houses were demolished in preparation for the highway's realignment. Construction is slated to begin in 2009.

In addition, the Interstate 64 interchange with WV Rt. 10 is undergoing a widening project from 4 lanes to 6 lanes. Expect major delays in this area for a considerable amount of time.

ee also

*West Virginia Route 10 Alternate, an alternate route linking WV 10 to U.S. Route 60 near Barboursville

References