US Bridges

Wv 259 F over Cullers Run

FairPosted for load

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CR 18 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A086

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 259 F over Cullers Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv 259 F over Cullers Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,045 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 259 F
CrossesCullers Run
Location0.03 MI S of CR 18 Sls
RouteState Highway 25900
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.84659, -78.87207
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,045 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 259 F over Cullers Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 259 F over Cullers Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 259 F over Cullers Run carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wv 259 F over Cullers Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 259 F over Cullers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.