US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over Three Fork Creek

Good

Taylor County, West Virginia · 1.12 MI East US Rt 119 · Structure no. 00000000046A090

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over Three Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over Three Fork Creek 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTaylor CO Rt 50/9
CrossesThree Fork Creek
Location1.12 MI East US Rt 119
RouteCounty Highway 5009
Coordinates39.33663, -79.99057
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over Three Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over Three Fork 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over Three Fork Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over Three Fork Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 50/9 over Three Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.