US Bridges

County Road 250/9 over Little River

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. S. Usfs 17 · Structure no. 00000000038A096

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 250/9 over Little River is a steel culvert carrying County Road 250/9 over Little River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 250/9
CrossesLittle River
Location0.02 Mi. S. Usfs 17
RouteCounty Highway 25009
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.65764, -79.72091
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 County Road 250/9 over Little River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 250/9 over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 250/9 over Little River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 250/9 over Little River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns County Road 250/9 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.