US Bridges

County Route 50 over Middle Island Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. West JCT CR 50/2 · Structure no. 00000000048A053

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 50 over Middle Island Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 50 over Middle Island Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 50
CrossesMiddle Island Creek
Location0.04 Mi. West JCT CR 50/2
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.38775, -80.8607
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$847,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 50 over Middle Island Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 50 over Middle Island Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 50 over Middle Island Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 50 over Middle Island Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 50 over Middle Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.