US Bridges

Cr. 50/4 over Goose Creek

Good

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. S. of Cr. 50/34 · Structure no. 00000000043A116

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 50/4 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cr. 50/4 over Goose Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCr. 50/4
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.05 Mi. S. of Cr. 50/34
RouteCounty Highway 504
Coordinates39.26772, -81.1944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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. 50/4 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 50/4 over Goose Creek 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Cr. 50/4 over Goose Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cr. 50/4 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 50/4 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.