US Bridges

W.V. 259 over Lost River

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.48 MI S of CR 259/8 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A090

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.V. 259 over Lost River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.V. 259 over Lost River in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,625 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesW.V. 259
CrossesLost River
Location0.48 MI S of CR 259/8 Sls
RouteState Highway 25900
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.96245, -78.80407
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic3,625 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 W.V. 259 over Lost River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.V. 259 over Lost River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W.V. 259 over Lost River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is W.V. 259 over Lost River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W.V. 259 over Lost River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.