US Bridges

CO Rt 50/21 over Horner Run

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of JCT CR 50/39 · Structure no. 00000000043A154

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 50/21 over Horner Run is a steel culvert carrying CO Rt 50/21 over Horner 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,874 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 50/21
CrossesHorner Run
Location0.01 MI S of JCT CR 50/39
RouteCounty Highway 5021
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.27969, -80.98709
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2019)
Projected traffic3,874 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$380,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 50/21 over Horner Run built?

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

What condition is CO Rt 50/21 over Horner 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 50/21 over Horner Run carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 50/21 over Horner Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CO Rt 50/21 over Horner Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.