US Bridges

US Route 50 over Right Fork Frog Run

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI West CO Rt 68/7 · Structure no. 00000000039A111

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 50 over Right Fork Frog Run is a concrete slab carrying US Route 50 over Right Fork Frog Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 50
CrossesRight Fork Frog Run
Location0.16 MI West CO Rt 68/7
RouteU.S. Route 5000
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.32705, -79.81471
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,680 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$804,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 50 over Right Fork Frog Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 50 over Right Fork Frog 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 Route 50 over Right Fork Frog Run carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US Route 50 over Right Fork Frog Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 50 over Right Fork Frog Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.