US Bridges

U.S. 50 T over Mill Creek

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI E of CR 50/3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000029A050

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

About this bridge

U.S. 50 T over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. 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 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 50 T
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.18 MI E of CR 50/3 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 5000
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.3377, -78.97041
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 50 T over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is U.S. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 50 T over Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is U.S. 50 T over Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 50 T over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.