US Bridges

US Route 250 over Grave Creek

Good

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. South JCT CR25 · Structure no. 00000000026A089

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 250 over Grave Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Route 250 over Grave Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesUS Route 250
CrossesGrave Creek
Location0.02 Mi. South JCT CR25
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates39.82626, -80.56527
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,287 by 2040
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$63,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 250 over Grave Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 250 over Grave Creek 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does US Route 250 over Grave Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 250 over Grave Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 250 over Grave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.