US Bridges

RTE 250 over Crab Run @ Mcdowell

Good

Highland County, Virginia · 0.03 Rt 645 - 0.02 Rt 654 · Structure no. 000000000028267

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,057
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 250 over Crab Run @ Mcdowell is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 250 over Crab Run @ Mcdowell in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesRTE 250
CrossesCrab Run @ Mcdowell
Location0.03 Rt 645 - 0.02 Rt 654
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates38.33532, -79.49059
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,057 (2022)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 250 over Crab Run @ Mcdowell built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 250 over Crab Run @ Mcdowell 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 250 over Crab Run @ Mcdowell carry?

About 1,057 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 250 over Crab Run @ Mcdowell?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 250 over Crab Run @ Mcdowell?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.