Preston CO Rt 50/2 over Little Sandy Creek
FairPreston County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South US Route 50 · Structure no. 00000000039A113
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 50/2 over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 50/2 over Little Sandy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 50/2 over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 50/2 over Little Sandy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 50/2 over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Preston CO Rt 50/2 over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 50/2 over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.