US Bridges

County Route 50/9 over N Fork Stillwell Creek

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile East of CR 18 · Structure no. 00000000054A107

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 50/9 over N Fork Stillwell Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Route 50/9 over N Fork Stillwell Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 50/9
CrossesN Fork Stillwell Creek
Location0.02 Mile East of CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 509
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.24868, -81.38444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 50/9 over N Fork Stillwell Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 50/9 over N Fork Stillwell Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 50/9 over N Fork Stillwell Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 50/9 over N Fork Stillwell Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 50/9 over N Fork Stillwell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.