US Bridges

CR 50/36 over Stillwell Creek

Poor

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West of US 50 · Structure no. 00000000054A110

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50/36 over Stillwell Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 50/36 over Stillwell Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 50/36
CrossesStillwell Creek
Location0.01 MI West of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 5036
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.24282, -81.40044
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
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 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 CR 50/36 over Stillwell Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50/36 over Stillwell 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 50/36 over Stillwell Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 50/36 over Stillwell Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 50/36 over Stillwell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.