US Bridges

US 50 T. over Johnny Cake Run

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E of CR 50/11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A057

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 T. over Johnny Cake Run is a steel culvert carrying US 50 T. over Johnny Cake Run in Grant 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 50 T.
CrossesJohnny Cake Run
Location0.03 MI E of CR 50/11 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 5000
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.30822, -79.21452
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 50 T. over Johnny Cake Run built?

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

What condition is US 50 T. over Johnny Cake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 T. over Johnny Cake Run carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 50 T. over Johnny Cake Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns US 50 T. over Johnny Cake Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.