US Bridges

US Route 250 T over Mill Creek

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of Wv Rt 92 F · Structure no. 00000000001A091

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 250 T over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Route 250 T over Mill Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 years old, older 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 5 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,048 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS Route 250 T
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.01 MI S of Wv Rt 92 F
RouteU.S. Route 25000
Coordinates39.0284, -79.93395
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2018)
Projected traffic6,048 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 250 T over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 250 T over Mill Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 250 T over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US Route 250 T over Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 250 T over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.