US Bridges

CR 50/5 over Gillespie Run

Poor

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.26 MI South of CR 18/5 · Structure no. 00000000054A106

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50/5 over Gillespie Run is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 50/5 over Gillespie Run in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,192 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 50/5
CrossesGillespie Run
Location0.26 MI South of CR 18/5
RouteCounty Highway 505
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.26443, -81.46265
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,192 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 50/5 over Gillespie Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50/5 over Gillespie Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 50/5 over Gillespie Run carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 50/5 over Gillespie Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50/5 over Gillespie Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.