US Bridges

Wv 55 F over Sbv RR Dumpling Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.31 MI East of US 220 F · Structure no. 00000000016A136

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
618 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 55 F over Sbv RR Dumpling Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 55 F over Sbv RR Dumpling Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,830 by 2040. The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 55 F
CrossesSbv RR Dumpling Run
Location0.31 MI East of US 220 F
RouteState Highway 5500
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.07611, -78.9584
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length618 ft (188.4 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2020)
Projected traffic7,830 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wv 55 F over Sbv RR Dumpling Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 55 F over Sbv RR Dumpling 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 55 F over Sbv RR Dumpling Run carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wv 55 F over Sbv RR Dumpling Run?

The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 55 F over Sbv RR Dumpling Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.