US Bridges

Co. Rte. 50/11 Sls over Wycroff Run

PoorPosted for load

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI E of JCT US 50 T · Structure no. 00000000012A062

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rte. 50/11 Sls over Wycroff Run is a concrete slab carrying Co. Rte. 50/11 Sls over Wycroff Run in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCo. Rte. 50/11 Sls
CrossesWycroff Run
Location0.08 MI E of JCT US 50 T
RouteCounty Highway 5011
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.30727, -79.21391
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rte. 50/11 Sls over Wycroff Run built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rte. 50/11 Sls over Wycroff Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rte. 50/11 Sls over Wycroff Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Co. Rte. 50/11 Sls over Wycroff Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rte. 50/11 Sls over Wycroff Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.