FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 50/36

Carrying CR 50/36 over STILLWELL CREEK

0.01 MI WEST OF US 50, Wood, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
89 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 50/36

The CR 50/36 bridge in Wood, West Virginia carries CR 50/36 over STILLWELL CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.0 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 88.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR 50/36 compares

▲ 47.9
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of West Virginia bridges
186
Bridges in Wood · 29 in Poor condition
CR 50/36 88.9 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
88.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.0 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000054A110

How to read this record

CR 50/36 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CR 50/36 against other structures in Wood and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR 50/36?

CR 50/36 in Wood, West Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 50/36 inspected?

CR 50/36's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 50/36 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 50/36?

CR 50/36 has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 50/36?

CR 50/36 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CR 50/36 and does age affect safety?

CR 50/36 was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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