US 250 over W Fork Greenbrier River
PoorPocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI S Poca CO 250/11 · Structure no. 00000000038A091
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 269 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 250 over W Fork Greenbrier River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 over W Fork Greenbrier River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 250 over W Fork Greenbrier River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 250 over W Fork Greenbrier River 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 250 over W Fork Greenbrier River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 250 over W Fork Greenbrier River?
The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 250 over W Fork Greenbrier River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.