US Bridges

US 50 East over Neal Run

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.54 Mile West of Wv 14 · Structure no. 00000000054A206

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 East over Neal Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 East over Neal Run in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 2039. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 50 East
CrossesNeal Run
Location0.54 Mile West of Wv 14
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates39.2591, -81.56109
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2019)
Projected traffic7,080 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 East over Neal Run built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 East over Neal Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 East over Neal Run carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 50 East over Neal Run?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 East over Neal Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.