US Bridges

U.S. 250 & Wv 92 over E. Fork Greenbrier River

Good

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. N. Jct. Wv 28 · Structure no. 00000000038A111

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 250 & Wv 92 over E. Fork Greenbrier River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 250 & Wv 92 over E. Fork Greenbrier River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 250 & Wv 92
CrossesE. Fork Greenbrier River
Location0.03 Mi. N. Jct. Wv 28
RouteU.S. Route 25000
Coordinates38.5386, -79.77399
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 U.S. 250 & Wv 92 over E. Fork Greenbrier River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 250 & Wv 92 over E. Fork Greenbrier River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 250 & Wv 92 over E. Fork Greenbrier River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 250 & Wv 92 over E. Fork Greenbrier River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 250 & Wv 92 over E. Fork Greenbrier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.