US Bridges

US Route 50 over Lt Fork Little Sandy CR

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI West Wv Rt 26 · Structure no. 00000000039A110

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 50 over Lt Fork Little Sandy CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Route 50 over Lt Fork Little Sandy CR in Preston 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 50
CrossesLt Fork Little Sandy CR
Location0.02 MI West Wv Rt 26
RouteU.S. Route 5000
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33015, -79.82493
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2041
Trucks13%
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$782,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 50 over Lt Fork Little Sandy CR built?

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

What condition is US Route 50 over Lt Fork Little Sandy CR 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 Route 50 over Lt Fork Little Sandy CR carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US Route 50 over Lt Fork Little Sandy CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 50 over Lt Fork Little Sandy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.