US Bridges

US 50 T over Mill Creek

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. West of CR 50/3 · Structure no. 00000000029A049

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 T over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 50 T over Mill Creek in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 50 T
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.09 Mi. West of CR 50/3
RouteU.S. Route 5000
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33973, -78.97481
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2020)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 T over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 T over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 T over Mill Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 T over Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 T over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.