US Bridges

C. R. 250/4 over Shavers Fk Cheat River

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.49 MI W JCT U S 250 · Structure no. 00000000042A156

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 250/4 over Shavers Fk Cheat River is a steel truss - thru carrying C. R. 250/4 over Shavers Fk Cheat River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 250/4
CrossesShavers Fk Cheat River
Location0.49 MI W JCT U S 250
RouteCounty Highway 25004
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.61177, -79.87467
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (2.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic13 by 2044
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 250/4 over Shavers Fk Cheat River built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 250/4 over Shavers Fk Cheat River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 250/4 over Shavers Fk Cheat River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is C. R. 250/4 over Shavers Fk Cheat River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 250/4 over Shavers Fk Cheat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.