US Bridges

County Route 50/1 over Upper Wolf Run

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR 50 · Structure no. 00000000026A115

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 50/1 over Upper Wolf Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 50/1 over Upper Wolf Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 50/1
CrossesUpper Wolf Run
Location0.01 Mi. South JCT CR 50
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.90671, -80.56569
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 50/1 over Upper Wolf Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 50/1 over Upper Wolf Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 50/1 over Upper Wolf Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 50/1 over Upper Wolf Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 50/1 over Upper Wolf Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.