US Bridges

US Route 250 over Buffalo Creek & Trail

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI North CO Rt 250/7 · Structure no. 00000000025A237

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 250 over Buffalo Creek & Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 250 over Buffalo Creek & Trail in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,160 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 250
CrossesBuffalo Creek & Trail
Location0.03 MI North CO Rt 250/7
RouteU.S. Route 25000
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.51782, -80.31876
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2019)
Projected traffic11,160 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 250 over Buffalo Creek & Trail built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 250 over Buffalo Creek & Trail 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 250 over Buffalo Creek & Trail carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 250 over Buffalo Creek & Trail?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 250 over Buffalo Creek & Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.