US Bridges

US 48 X over Dumpling Run & Sbvrr

Good

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.37 MI West of Wv 55 · Structure no. 00000000016A144

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
547 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 X over Dumpling Run & Sbvrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 X over Dumpling Run & Sbvrr 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2043. The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long and 92 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 48 X
CrossesDumpling Run & Sbvrr
Location0.37 MI West of Wv 55
RouteU.S. Route 4800
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.07915, -78.95739
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length547 ft (166.7 m)
Longest span209 ft (63.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 48 X over Dumpling Run & Sbvrr built?

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

What condition is US 48 X over Dumpling Run & Sbvrr 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 48 X over Dumpling Run & Sbvrr carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 48 X over Dumpling Run & Sbvrr?

The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long with a longest span of 209 ft (63.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 X over Dumpling Run & Sbvrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.