US Bridges

County Rt 50 over Charley Creek

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 50/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000040A102

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 50 over Charley Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Rt 50 over Charley Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,680 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 50
CrossesCharley Creek
Location0.01 MI N of CR 50/1 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.39824, -82.03334
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,680 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 50 over Charley Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 50 over Charley 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 50 over Charley Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 50 over Charley Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 50 over Charley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.