US Bridges

US Route 250 over Rock Camp Run

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. North JCT CR16 · Structure no. 00000000052A103

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 250 over Rock Camp Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 250 over Rock Camp Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesUS Route 250
CrossesRock Camp Run
Location0.06 Mi. North JCT CR16
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates39.6908, -80.47023
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,302 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$38,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 250 over Rock Camp Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 250 over Rock Camp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 250 over Rock Camp Run carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 250 over Rock Camp Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 250 over Rock Camp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.