US Bridges

Wv. 259 F over Loman Branch

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI S of CR 23/9 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A074

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv. 259 F over Loman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wv. 259 F over Loman Branch in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,289 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesWv. 259 F
CrossesLoman Branch
Location0.11 MI S of CR 23/9 Sls
RouteState Highway 259
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.1838, -78.48674
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2020)
Projected traffic2,289 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv. 259 F over Loman Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv. 259 F over Loman Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wv. 259 F over Loman Branch carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv. 259 F over Loman Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Wv. 259 F over Loman Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.