US Bridges

U.S. 50 T. over Patterson Creek

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI E of CR 11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000029A052

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 50 T. over Patterson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 50 T. over Patterson Creek in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 50 T.
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location0.25 MI E of CR 11 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 5000
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33713, -78.91064
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2020)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 50 T. over Patterson 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 U.S. 50 T. over Patterson Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.