US Bridges

US 50 (t) over Dry Run

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · .04 MI East of CR 18 (sls · Structure no. 00000000029A091

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 (t) over Dry Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 50 (t) over Dry Run in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 104 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 6 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 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 50 (t)
CrossesDry Run
Location.04 MI East of CR 18 (sls
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33995, -78.93166
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2044
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 (t) over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 50 (t) over Dry Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 (t) over Dry Run carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 (t) over Dry Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 (t) over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.