US Bridges

CR 250/2 over East Fork Greenbrier R

PoorPosted for load

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles N. JCT CR 3 · Structure no. 00000000038A092

Built
1895
130 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250/2 over East Fork Greenbrier R is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 250/2 over East Fork Greenbrier R in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1895, so it is 130 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 250/2
CrossesEast Fork Greenbrier R
Location0.02 Miles N. JCT CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 25002
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.54435, -79.81996
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 250/2 over East Fork Greenbrier R built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250/2 over East Fork Greenbrier R 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 CR 250/2 over East Fork Greenbrier R carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 250/2 over East Fork Greenbrier R?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250/2 over East Fork Greenbrier R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.