US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 11 over Buffalo Creek

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Marion County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI South US Rt 250 · Structure no. 00000000025A016

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 11 over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 11 over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 11
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.15 MI South US Rt 250
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.52386, -80.3322
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 11 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 11 over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 11 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 11 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 11 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.