US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 1.05 MI East of US Rt 119 · Structure no. 00000000046A089

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over CSX Railroad is a steel truss - thru carrying Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over CSX Railroad in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor CO Rt 50/9
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.05 MI East of US Rt 119
RouteCounty Highway 5009
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33722, -79.99139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over CSX Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.