US Route 50 over Wolf Creek
PoorPreston County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI West CO Rt 110 · Structure no. 00000000039A114
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 50 over Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying US Route 50 over Wolf Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 50 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 50 over Wolf Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 50 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US Route 50 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 50 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.