US Bridges

US 50 Ebl & Wbl over Stillwell Creek

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. West of CR 26 · Structure no. 00000000054A151

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ebl & Wbl over Stillwell Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 50 Ebl & Wbl over Stillwell Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,040 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesStillwell Creek
Location0.09 Mi. West of CR 26
RouteU.S. Route 5000
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.24144, -81.40134
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2019)
Projected traffic14,040 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$950,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Ebl & Wbl over Stillwell Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Ebl & Wbl over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 Ebl & Wbl over Stillwell Creek carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ebl & Wbl over Stillwell Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns US 50 Ebl & Wbl over Stillwell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.