US Bridges

US Route 250 over Parrs Run

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.24 Mi. N. JCT CR250/88 · Structure no. 00000000026A066

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 250 over Parrs Run is a concrete slab carrying US Route 250 over Parrs Run 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,962 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 250
CrossesParrs Run
Location0.24 Mi. N. JCT CR250/88
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.92657, -80.74265
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2022)
Projected traffic26,962 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$390,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 250 over Parrs Run built?

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

What condition is US Route 250 over Parrs Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 250 over Parrs Run carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 250 over Parrs Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 250 over Parrs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.