US Route 50 EB over Arnold Creek
PoorDoddridge County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI West Dodd CR 11 · Structure no. 00000000009A063
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 EB over Arnold Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 EB over Arnold Creek in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,120 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 50 EB over Arnold Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 50 EB over Arnold 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 50 EB over Arnold Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 EB over Arnold Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 EB over Arnold Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.