US Bridges

Preston CR 50/27 over Rhine Creek

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI North US Rt 50 · Structure no. 00000000039A120

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CR 50/27 over Rhine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CR 50/27 over Rhine Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CR 50/27
CrossesRhine Creek
Location0.04 MI North US Rt 50
RouteCounty Highway 5027
Coordinates39.32683, -79.52251
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CR 50/27 over Rhine Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CR 50/27 over Rhine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CR 50/27 over Rhine Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Preston CR 50/27 over Rhine Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CR 50/27 over Rhine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.