US Route 50 WB over Tenmile Creek
PoorHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI West CO Rt 5 · Structure no. 00000000017A189
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 WB over Tenmile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 WB over Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,170 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 50 WB over Tenmile Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 50 WB over Tenmile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 50 WB over Tenmile Creek carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 WB over Tenmile Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 WB over Tenmile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.