US Bridges

US 50 (t) over N.Fork Little Cacapon R.

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mile East of CR 50/9 · Structure no. 00000000014A125

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 (t) over N.Fork Little Cacapon R. is a concrete slab carrying US 50 (t) over N.Fork Little Cacapon R. in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,680 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 50 (t)
CrossesN.Fork Little Cacapon R.
Location0.12 Mile East of CR 50/9
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.31519, -78.65959
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2023)
Projected traffic10,680 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 N.Fork Little Cacapon R. built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 50 (t) over N.Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 (t) over N.Fork Little Cacapon R. carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 50 (t) over N.Fork Little Cacapon R.?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 (t) over N.Fork Little Cacapon R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.