US Route 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek
PoorWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.50 MI North JCT CR 16 · Structure no. 00000000052A104
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,159 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 250 over Wv Fork of Fish 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.