US Bridges

US Route 250 over North Fork Grave Creek

Good

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. South JCT CR64 · Structure no. 00000000026A094

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 250 over North Fork Grave Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 250 over North Fork Grave Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,044 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesUS Route 250
CrossesNorth Fork Grave Creek
Location0.03 Mi. South JCT CR64
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates39.84754, -80.55577
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,044 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$58,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 250 over North Fork Grave Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 250 over North Fork 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 July 2024.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 250 over North Fork Grave Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 250 over North Fork Grave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.