Preston CR 50/24 over Little Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South US Rt 50 · Structure no. 00000000039A119
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CR 50/24 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CR 50/24 over Little Sandy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Preston CR 50/24 over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CR 50/24 over Little Sandy 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Preston CR 50/24 over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Preston CR 50/24 over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CR 50/24 over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.