US Bridges

Wv 259 F over Branch of Lost River

FairPosted for load

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI S of CR 259/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A091

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 259 F over Branch of Lost River is a concrete slab carrying Wv 259 F over Branch of Lost River 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,625 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 259 F
CrossesBranch of Lost River
Location0.05 MI S of CR 259/1 Sls
RouteState Highway 259
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.0181, -78.7632
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (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 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$450,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 259 F over Branch of Lost River built?

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

What condition is Wv 259 F over Branch of 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 259 F over Branch of Lost River carry?

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

How long is Wv 259 F over Branch of Lost River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 259 F over Branch of Lost River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.