US Rt 50 (t) over Tear Coat Creek
GoodHampshire County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI East of CR 50/17 · Structure no. 00000000014A129
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Rt 50 (t) over Tear Coat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Rt 50 (t) over Tear Coat Creek in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Rt 50 (t) over Tear Coat Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is US Rt 50 (t) over Tear Coat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.
How much traffic does US Rt 50 (t) over Tear Coat Creek carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US Rt 50 (t) over Tear Coat Creek?
The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US Rt 50 (t) over Tear Coat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.