US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 1 over Warrior Fork

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI West CO Rt 1/3 · Structure no. 00000000025A001

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 1 over Warrior Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marion CO Rt 1 over Warrior Fork in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 1
CrossesWarrior Fork
Location0.09 MI West CO Rt 1/3
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.54192, -80.44352
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$481,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 1 over Warrior Fork built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 1 over Warrior Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 1 over Warrior Fork carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 1 over Warrior Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 1 over Warrior Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.