US Bridges

Marion CR 250/5 over Pyles Fork

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.28 MI North US Rt 250 · Structure no. 00000000025A202

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CR 250/5 over Pyles Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CR 250/5 over Pyles Fork in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CR 250/5
CrossesPyles Fork
Location0.28 MI North US Rt 250
RouteCounty Highway 25005
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.55544, -80.35619
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 250/5 over Pyles Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CR 250/5 over Pyles Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CR 250/5 over Pyles Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CR 250/5 over Pyles Fork?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CR 250/5 over Pyles Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.