US Bridges

US 50 T over S.Fk. Little Cacapon R.

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.30 Mi. E. of C.R.50/9 · Structure no. 00000000014A049

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 T over S.Fk. Little Cacapon R. is a concrete slab carrying US 50 T over S.Fk. Little Cacapon R. in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 50 T
CrossesS.Fk. Little Cacapon R.
Location0.30 Mi. E. of C.R.50/9
RouteU.S. Route 5000
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.31324, -78.65774
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2020)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 T over S.Fk. Little Cacapon R. built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 T over S.Fk. Little Cacapon R. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 T over S.Fk. Little Cacapon R. carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 50 T over S.Fk. Little Cacapon R.?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 T over S.Fk. Little Cacapon R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.