US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 1 over Pyles Fork

Poor

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI West US Rt 250 · Structure no. 00000000025A004

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 1 over Pyles Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marion CO Rt 1 over Pyles 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.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,150 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 1
CrossesPyles Fork
Location0.11 MI West US Rt 250
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.53091, -80.3441
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,150 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 1 over Pyles Fork built?

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

What condition is Marion CO Rt 1 over Pyles 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 September 2023.

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

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 1 over Pyles Fork?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 1 over Pyles Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.