C.R. 49 over Valley Fork of Elk River
GoodRandolph County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mi. W. Jct. C.R.58 · Structure no. 00000000042A177
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
C.R. 49 over Valley Fork of Elk River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 49 over Valley Fork of Elk River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C.R. 49 over Valley Fork of Elk River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is C.R. 49 over Valley Fork of Elk River 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 February 2021.
How much traffic does C.R. 49 over Valley Fork of Elk River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C.R. 49 over Valley Fork of Elk River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns C.R. 49 over Valley Fork of Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.