US Bridges

Marion CR 17/13 over Paw Paw Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South CO Rt 17 · Structure no. 00000000025A032

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CR 17/13 over Paw Paw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CR 17/13 over Paw Paw Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CR 17/13
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location0.04 MI South CO Rt 17
RouteCounty Highway 1713
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.58101, -80.23152
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic12 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 CR 17/13 over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CR 17/13 over Paw Paw 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Marion CR 17/13 over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Marion CR 17/13 over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CR 17/13 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.