US Bridges

Marion CR 250/12 over Davy Run

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.37 MI South CR 250/48 · Structure no. 00000000025A180

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CR 250/12 over Davy Run is a concrete channel beam carrying Marion CR 250/12 over Davy Run in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CR 250/12
CrossesDavy Run
Location0.37 MI South CR 250/48
RouteCounty Highway 25012
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.51579, -80.21285
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic860 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 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 Marion CR 250/12 over Davy Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CR 250/12 over Davy 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 Marion CR 250/12 over Davy Run carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CR 250/12 over Davy Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CR 250/12 over Davy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.