US Bridges

US 50 Ebl over Goose Creek

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.15 Mi. W. of Cr. 18 · Structure no. 00000000043A104

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ebl over Goose Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ebl over Goose Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,781 by 2039. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 50 Ebl
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.15 Mi. W. of Cr. 18
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.23864, -81.2244
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2019)
Projected traffic5,781 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Ebl over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Ebl over Goose Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 Ebl over Goose Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ebl over Goose Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ebl over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.