US Bridges

US 50 Ebl & Wbl over Bunnel Run

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mi. E. of Cr. 50/21 · Structure no. 00000000043A112

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ebl & Wbl over Bunnel Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ebl & Wbl over Bunnel Run 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,228 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesBunnel Run
Location0.11 Mi. E. of Cr. 50/21
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.2739, -80.9878
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2019)
Projected traffic15,228 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Ebl & Wbl over Bunnel Run built?

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

What condition is US 50 Ebl & Wbl over Bunnel 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 Ebl & Wbl over Bunnel Run carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ebl & Wbl over Bunnel Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns US 50 Ebl & Wbl over Bunnel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.