FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 259 /8 SLS

Carrying CR 259 /8 SLS over FRAVEL RUN

0.06 MI.W.OFW.V.259 F., Hardy, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 259 /8 SLS

The CR 259 /8 SLS bridge in Hardy, West Virginia carries CR 259 /8 SLS over FRAVEL RUN. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR 259 /8 SLS compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of West Virginia bridges
131
Bridges in Hardy · 11 in Poor condition
CR 259 /8 SLS 37.2 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000016A099

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 259 /8 SLS is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CR 259 /8 SLS against other structures in Hardy and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR 259 /8 SLS?

CR 259 /8 SLS in Hardy, West Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 259 /8 SLS inspected?

CR 259 /8 SLS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 90 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 259 /8 SLS is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 259 /8 SLS?

CR 259 /8 SLS has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 259 /8 SLS?

CR 259 /8 SLS is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CR 259 /8 SLS and does age affect safety?

CR 259 /8 SLS was built in 1993, making it 33 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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