US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 250/3 over Pyles Fork

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Marion County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI West US Rt 250 · Structure no. 00000000025A280

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 250/3 over Pyles Fork is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 250/3 over Pyles Fork in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 250/3
CrossesPyles Fork
Location0.07 MI West US Rt 250
RouteCounty Highway 2503
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.6158, -80.4158
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 250/3 over Pyles Fork built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 250/3 over Pyles Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 250/3 over Pyles Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Marion CO Rt 250/3 over Pyles Fork?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 250/3 over Pyles Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.