US Bridges

US 50 T over Bear Wallow Creek

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E of Wv 29 F · Structure no. 00000000014A050

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 T over Bear Wallow Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 50 T over Bear Wallow Creek in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 50 T
CrossesBear Wallow Creek
Location0.02 MI E of Wv 29 F
RouteU.S. Route 5000
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.29982, -78.60387
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2020)
Projected traffic5,520 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 T over Bear Wallow Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 T over Bear Wallow Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 T over Bear Wallow Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 50 T over Bear Wallow Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 T over Bear Wallow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.