US Bridges

CR 50 over Middle Fork

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.32 Mi. S. C.R. 48 · Structure no. 00000000042A174

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50 over Middle Fork is a concrete culvert carrying CR 50 over Middle Fork in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

CarriesCR 50
CrossesMiddle Fork
Location0.32 Mi. S. C.R. 48
RouteCounty Highway 5000
Coordinates38.73938, -80.23636
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 CR 50 over Middle Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50 over Middle Fork 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 CR 50 over Middle Fork carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 50 over Middle Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns CR 50 over Middle Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.