US Bridges

County Route 250/9 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. East JCT US 250 · Structure no. 00000000052A160

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 250/9 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 250/9 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 250/9
CrossesWv Fork of Fish Creek
Location0.01 Mi. East JCT US 250
RouteCounty Highway 2509
Coordinates39.69217, -80.46686
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Route 250/9 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 250/9 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 250/9 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 250/9 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 250/9 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.