US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 19/6 over Branch of Parker Run

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.46 MI South CO Rt 19/5 · Structure no. 00000000025A056

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 19/6 over Branch of Parker Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 19/6 over Branch of Parker Run in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 12 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 19/6
CrossesBranch of Parker Run
Location0.46 MI South CO Rt 19/5
RouteCounty Highway 1906
Coordinates39.55056, -80.09904
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$448,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 19/6 over Branch of Parker Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 19/6 over Branch of Parker Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 19/6 over Branch of Parker Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Marion CO Rt 19/6 over Branch of Parker Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 19/6 over Branch of Parker Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.