US Bridges

County Route 50/37 over Murphytown Br Stillwell

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile East of CR 24 · Structure no. 00000000054A171

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 50/37 over Murphytown Br Stillwell is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Route 50/37 over Murphytown Br Stillwell in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

CarriesCounty Route 50/37
CrossesMurphytown Br Stillwell
Location0.01 Mile East of CR 24
RouteCounty Highway 5037
Coordinates39.23389, -81.44288
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic447 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 County Route 50/37 over Murphytown Br Stillwell built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 50/37 over Murphytown Br Stillwell in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 50/37 over Murphytown Br Stillwell carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 50/37 over Murphytown Br Stillwell?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns County Route 50/37 over Murphytown Br Stillwell?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.