US Bridges

US.219;US250;WV.92 over Files Creek

Poor

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.24 Mi. S.JCT.CR.37/8 · Structure no. 00000000042A137

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US.219;US250;WV.92 over Files Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US.219;US250;WV.92 over Files Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,295 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesUS.219;US250;WV.92
CrossesFiles Creek
Location0.24 Mi. S.JCT.CR.37/8
RouteU.S. Route 21900
Coordinates38.83753, -79.87569
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic8,295 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US.219;US250;WV.92 over Files Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US.219;US250;WV.92 over Files Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US.219;US250;WV.92 over Files Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US.219;US250;WV.92 over Files Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US.219;US250;WV.92 over Files Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.