US Bridges

Us. 250 over Laurel Run

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 1.24 Mi. S. Cr. 56/1 · Structure no. 00000000042A154

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Us. 250 over Laurel Run is a concrete culvert carrying Us. 250 over Laurel Run in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUs. 250
CrossesLaurel Run
Location1.24 Mi. S. Cr. 56/1
RouteU.S. Route 25000
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.67544, -79.95164
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic945 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Us. 250 over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Us. 250 over Laurel Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Us. 250 over Laurel Run carry?

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

How long is Us. 250 over Laurel Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns Us. 250 over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.