US Bridges

US Route 250 over Browns Run

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR14 · Structure no. 00000000052A108

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 250 over Browns Run is a concrete culvert carrying US Route 250 over Browns 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesUS Route 250
CrossesBrowns Run
Location0.01 Mi. South JCT CR14
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates39.6964, -80.49819
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic949 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 250 over Browns Run built?

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

What condition is US Route 250 over Browns Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 250 over Browns Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 250 over Browns Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.