US Bridges

US Route 50 over Morgans Run

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CO Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000009A101

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 50 over Morgans Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Route 50 over Morgans Run 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 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,600 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 50
CrossesMorgans Run
Location0.01 MI West CO Rt 20
RouteU.S. Route 5000
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28287, -80.69459
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2019)
Projected traffic26,600 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 50 over Morgans Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 50 over Morgans Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 50 over Morgans Run carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US Route 50 over Morgans Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US Route 50 over Morgans Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.