US Bridges

US Route 250 over Pa Fork of Fish Creek

Good

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.16 Mi. So. JCT CR250/11 · Structure no. 00000000026A110

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 250 over Pa Fork of Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 250 over Pa Fork of Fish Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2040. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 250
CrossesPa Fork of Fish Creek
Location0.16 Mi. So. JCT CR250/11
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.75913, -80.56326
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic715 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
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$312,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 250 over Pa Fork of Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 250 over Pa Fork of Fish 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US Route 250 over Pa Fork of Fish Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 250 over Pa Fork of Fish Creek?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 250 over Pa Fork of Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.