US Bridges

US 50 T over Dumpling Run

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E of CR 50/2 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A046

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 T over Dumpling Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 50 T over Dumpling Run in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 50 T
CrossesDumpling Run
Location0.02 MI E of CR 50/2 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 5000
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33528, -78.80954
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 Dumpling Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 T over Dumpling 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 T over Dumpling Run carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 50 T over Dumpling Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns US 50 T over Dumpling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.