US Bridges

US Route 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.25 Mi. North JCT CR 10 · Structure no. 00000000052A142

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 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 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS Route 250
CrossesWv Fork of Fish Creek
Location0.25 Mi. North JCT CR 10
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates39.70131, -80.5171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic891 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$250,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek carry?

About 650 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 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 250 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.