County Route 50/11 over Glady Creek
PoorPosted for loadLewis County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CO Rt 50 Sls · Structure no. 00000000021A108
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 50/11 over Glady Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 50/11 over Glady Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 22 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 50/11 over Glady Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 50/11 over Glady 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 50/11 over Glady Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is County Route 50/11 over Glady Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 50/11 over Glady Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.