US Bridges

Wv 55 X over Slate Rock Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.38 MI W of CR 55/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A066

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 55 X over Slate Rock Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv 55 X over Slate Rock Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,770 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 55 X
CrossesSlate Rock Run
Location0.38 MI W of CR 55/1 Sls
RouteState Highway 5500
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.09389, -78.56931
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,770 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 55 X over Slate Rock Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 55 X over Slate Rock 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 55 X over Slate Rock Run carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wv 55 X over Slate Rock Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 55 X over Slate Rock Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.