US Bridges

CR 50/17 Sls over Bear Wallow Creek

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of Wv 50 T · Structure no. 00000000014A063

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50/17 Sls over Bear Wallow Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 50/17 Sls over Bear Wallow Creek in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 50/17 Sls
CrossesBear Wallow Creek
Location0.06 MI S of Wv 50 T
RouteCounty Highway 5017
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.29385, -78.59102
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic86 by 2043
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 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 CR 50/17 Sls over Bear Wallow Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50/17 Sls 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 50/17 Sls over Bear Wallow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 50/17 Sls over Bear Wallow Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50/17 Sls over Bear Wallow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.