US Route 50 over Bluestone Creek
FairDoddridge County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI East Wv Rt 18 · Structure no. 00000000009A102
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 over Bluestone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Route 50 over Bluestone Creek in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,975 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 50 over Bluestone Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 50 over Bluestone Creek 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 Bluestone Creek carry?
About 13,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 over Bluestone Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).
Who owns US Route 50 over Bluestone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.