US Bridges

US Route 50 over Otter Creek

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI West CO Rt 18/4 · Structure no. 00000000046A038

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 50 over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Route 50 over Otter Creek in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,765 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesUS Route 50
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.15 MI West CO Rt 18/4
RouteU.S. Route 5000
Coordinates39.34809, -80.05471
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic6,900 (2020)
Projected traffic8,765 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 50 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 50 over Otter 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 50 over Otter Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Route 50 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns US Route 50 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.