US Bridges

US Route 50 over Three Fork Ck. CSX RR

Good

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East CO Rt 50/20 · Structure no. 00000000046A040

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
707 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 50 over Three Fork Ck. CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 over Three Fork Ck. CSX RR in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2041. The structure is 707 ft (215.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS Route 50
CrossesThree Fork Ck. CSX RR
Location0.01 MI East CO Rt 50/20
RouteU.S. Route 5000
Coordinates39.34488, -79.94344
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length707 ft (215.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2020)
Projected traffic5,460 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Three Fork Ck. CSX RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 50 over Three Fork Ck. CSX RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 50 over Three Fork Ck. CSX RR carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Route 50 over Three Fork Ck. CSX RR?

The structure is 707 ft (215.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 50 over Three Fork Ck. CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.