US Bridges

County Road 49 over Mudlick Run

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. W. of Cr. 62 · Structure no. 00000000042A113

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Mudlick Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 49 over Mudlick Run in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesMudlick Run
Location0.01 Mi. W. of Cr. 62
RouteCounty Highway 4900
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.53704, -80.11225
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic183 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 County Road 49 over Mudlick Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 over Mudlick Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 49 over Mudlick Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over Mudlick Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49 over Mudlick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.