US Bridges

Marion County 11 over Little Bingamon Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.34 MI South CO Rt 11/4 · Structure no. 00000000025A015

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion County 11 over Little Bingamon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marion County 11 over Little Bingamon Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,015 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion County 11
CrossesLittle Bingamon Creek
Location0.34 MI South CO Rt 11/4
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.47795, -80.34948
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,015 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion County 11 over Little Bingamon Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion County 11 over Little Bingamon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Marion County 11 over Little Bingamon Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion County 11 over Little Bingamon Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Marion County 11 over Little Bingamon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.