US Bridges

County Route 50/2 over Worthington Creek

Poor

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.14 Mi. South of CR 16 · Structure no. 00000000054A105

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 50/2 over Worthington Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 50/2 over Worthington Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,831 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 50/2
CrossesWorthington Creek
Location0.14 Mi. South of CR 16
RouteCounty Highway 502
Coordinates39.28553, -81.51053
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic2,831 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 50/2 over Worthington Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 50/2 over Worthington 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 50/2 over Worthington Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 50/2 over Worthington Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 50/2 over Worthington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.