Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI West CO Rt 1 · Structure no. 00000000025A010
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,185 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Marion CO Rt 7 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.