US Bridges

Marion County 25/9 over Little Paw Paw Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North CO Rt 25 · Structure no. 00000000025A044

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion County 25/9 over Little Paw Paw Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marion County 25/9 over Little Paw Paw Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion County 25/9
CrossesLittle Paw Paw Creek
Location0.01 MI North CO Rt 25
RouteCounty Highway 2509
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.54548, -80.14336
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks0%
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$485,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion County 25/9 over Little Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion County 25/9 over Little Paw Paw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Marion County 25/9 over Little Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Marion County 25/9 over Little Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Marion County 25/9 over Little Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.