US Bridges

US Route 250 over Lost Run

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.62 MI South Tay CR 12 · Structure no. 00000000046A061

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 250 over Lost Run is a concrete slab carrying US Route 250 over Lost Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 250
CrossesLost Run
Location0.62 MI South Tay CR 12
RouteU.S. Route 25000
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.34202, -80.1086
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$541,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 250 over Lost Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 250 over Lost 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 250 over Lost Run carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Route 250 over Lost Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 250 over Lost Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.