US Bridges

US 50 (t) over Mill Branch

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Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI W of CR 06 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A131

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 (t) over Mill Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 50 (t) over Mill Branch in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 50 (t)
CrossesMill Branch
Location0.12 MI W of CR 06 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.30192, -78.4159
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic7,200 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 Mill Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 (t) over Mill Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 (t) over Mill Branch carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 50 (t) over Mill Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 (t) over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.