US 50 T over New Creek
PoorPosted for loadMineral County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of Wv 972 F · Structure no. 00000000029A047
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 T over New Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 50 T over New Creek in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 US 50 T over New Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 T over New 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 T over New Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50 T over New Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 T over New Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.