US Bridges

Wv 55 X over Trout Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.36 MI W of CR 23/10 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A064

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 55 X over Trout Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv 55 X over Trout Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,670 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 55 X
CrossesTrout Run
Location0.36 MI W of CR 23/10 Sls
RouteState Highway 5500
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.07595, -78.60467
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,670 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 55 X over Trout Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 55 X over Trout Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 55 X over Trout Run carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wv 55 X over Trout Run?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 55 X over Trout Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.