US Bridges

Wv 259 F over Moores Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.66 MI N of CR 23/13 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A093

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 259 F over Moores Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv 259 F over Moores Run in Hardy 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 259 F
CrossesMoores Run
Location0.66 MI N of CR 23/13 Sls
RouteState Highway 25900
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.10275, -78.58071
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2020)
Projected traffic5,800 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$750,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 259 F over Moores Run built?

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

What condition is Wv 259 F over Moores 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 January 2023.

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

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wv 259 F over Moores Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 259 F over Moores Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.