| West Virginia Route 49 | ||||
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| Maintained by WVDOH | ||||
| Length: | 18.9 mi[1] (30.4 km) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| South end: | KY 194 near Vulcan | |||
| North end: | US 52 near Williamson | |||
| Location | ||||
| Counties: | Mingo | |||
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West Virginia Route 49 is a north–south state highway located within Mingo County, West Virginia. The southern terminus is at the Kentucky state line, where WV 49 becomes the short Kentucky Route 194 Spur upon crossing the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River. The northern terminus is at U.S. Route 52 three miles (5 km) east of Williamson.
KY 194 Spur, a 150-yard (140 m) long spur of Kentucky Route 194, becomes WV 49 upon entering West Virginia. WV 49 turns north and runs parallel to the Tug Fork and a Norfolk Southern rail line until terminating at US 52 near Williamson.