County Route 50 over Branch of Charley Creek
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, West Virginia · 0.36 MI S of CR 50/5 · Structure no. 00000000040A103
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 50 over Branch of Charley Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 50 over Branch of 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 3 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 804 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 County Route 50 over Branch of Charley Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 50 over Branch of 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 50 over Branch of Charley Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 50 over Branch of 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 Route 50 over Branch of Charley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.