US Bridges

County Route 50 over Tuckahoe Run

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.34 Miles S. of CR 50/2 · Structure no. 00000000013A099

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 50 over Tuckahoe Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 50 over Tuckahoe Run in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 59 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 5 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 50
CrossesTuckahoe Run
Location0.34 Miles S. of CR 50/2
RouteCounty Highway 5000
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.72344, -80.29774
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2019)
Projected traffic280 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$173,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 50 over Tuckahoe Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Route 50 over Tuckahoe 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 50 over Tuckahoe Run carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 50 over Tuckahoe Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 50 over Tuckahoe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.