US Bridges

United States 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.58 MI North JCT CR 16 · Structure no. 00000000052A105

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

United States 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying United States 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUnited States 250
CrossesWv Fork of Fish Creek
Location0.58 MI North JCT CR 16
RouteU.S. Route 25000
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.68963, -80.47824
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
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$90,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was United States 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is United States 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does United States 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is United States 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns United States 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.