CR 49 over Madison Creek
PoorCabell County, West Virginia · 0.25 Mile West of CR 49/3 · Structure no. 00000000006A239
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 49 over Madison Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 49 over Madison Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,993 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 49 over Madison Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 49 over Madison Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does CR 49 over Madison Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 49 over Madison Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR 49 over Madison Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.