US Bridges

County ROUTE250/93 over Grave Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mi. South JCT CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000026A064

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County ROUTE250/93 over Grave Creek is a concrete slab carrying County ROUTE250/93 over Grave Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesCounty ROUTE250/93
CrossesGrave Creek
Location0.07 Mi. South JCT CR 25
RouteCounty Highway 25093
Coordinates39.82612, -80.5663
Functional classRural 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$526,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County ROUTE250/93 over Grave Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is County ROUTE250/93 over Grave 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County ROUTE250/93 over Grave Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County ROUTE250/93 over Grave Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County ROUTE250/93 over Grave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.