US Bridges

US 250 over Little Grave Creek

Good

Marshall County, West Virginia · .3 MI South JCT WV2 · Structure no. 00000000026A119

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 over Little Grave Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 over Little Grave Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,226 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 250
CrossesLittle Grave Creek
Location.3 MI South JCT WV2
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates39.92924, -80.74797
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2020)
Projected traffic16,226 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 250 over Little Grave Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 250 over Little 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 December 2023.

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

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 250 over Little Grave Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 over Little Grave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.