US Bridges

U.S. 250 over Flat Run

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles S of Mar CO 13 · Structure no. 00000000025A278

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 250 over Flat Run is a steel other carrying U.S. 250 over Flat Run in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 250
CrossesFlat Run
Location0.02 Miles S of Mar CO 13
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.55149, -80.34828
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 U.S. 250 over Flat Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 250 over Flat Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 250 over Flat Run carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 250 over Flat Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 250 over Flat Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.