US Bridges

US Route 250 over Coal Run Lot Kirk Way

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI South US Route 19 · Structure no. 00000000025A175

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
439 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 250 over Coal Run Lot Kirk Way is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 250 over Coal Run Lot Kirk Way in Marion 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 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,560 by 2041. The structure is 439 ft (133.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Route 250
CrossesCoal Run Lot Kirk Way
Location0.08 MI South US Route 19
RouteU.S. Route 25000
Coordinates39.48342, -80.1455
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length439 ft (133.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2022)
Projected traffic13,560 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 250 over Coal Run Lot Kirk Way built?

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

What condition is US Route 250 over Coal Run Lot Kirk Way 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 250 over Coal Run Lot Kirk Way carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 250 over Coal Run Lot Kirk Way?

The structure is 439 ft (133.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 250 over Coal Run Lot Kirk Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.