US Bridges

Marion Co. 250/58 over Buffalo Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East CO Rt 250/32 · Structure no. 00000000025A187

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion Co. 250/58 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marion Co. 250/58 over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion Co. 250/58
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.02 MI East CO Rt 250/32
RouteCounty Highway 25058
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.49972, -80.19598
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks0%
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$885,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion Co. 250/58 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion Co. 250/58 over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Marion Co. 250/58 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Marion Co. 250/58 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Marion Co. 250/58 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.