US Bridges

County Rt. 250/12 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mi. West JCT US250 · Structure no. 00000000052A139

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt. 250/12 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Rt. 250/12 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt. 250/12
CrossesWv Fork of Fish Creek
Location0.12 Mi. West JCT US250
RouteCounty Highway 25012
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.68333, -80.45983
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt. 250/12 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt. 250/12 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Rt. 250/12 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Rt. 250/12 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt. 250/12 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.