US Bridges

United States 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.23 Mi. North of CR250/8 · Structure no. 00000000052A141

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
368 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

United States 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying United States 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2042. The structure is 368 ft (112.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUnited States 250
CrossesWv Fork of Fish Creek
Location0.23 Mi. North of CR250/8
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.70457, -80.52336
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length368 ft (112.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic822 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2006, making it 19 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 April 2024.

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

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 368 ft (112.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.