US Bridges

County Route 50/23 over Worthington Creek

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East of CR 50/44 · Structure no. 00000000054A192

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 50/23 over Worthington Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 50/23 over Worthington Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 50/23
CrossesWorthington Creek
Location0.01 MI East of CR 50/44
RouteCounty Highway 5023
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.26773, -81.51553
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 50/23 over Worthington Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 50/23 over Worthington Creek 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 50/23 over Worthington Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 50/23 over Worthington Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 50/23 over Worthington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.