US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 17/35 over Paw Paw Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South CO Rt 17 · Structure no. 00000000025A064

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 17/35 over Paw Paw Creek is a steel culvert carrying Marion CO Rt 17/35 over Paw Paw Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 15 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 17/35
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location0.03 MI South CO Rt 17
RouteCounty Highway 1735
Coordinates39.59289, -80.25284
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 17/35 over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 17/35 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 17/35 over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Marion CO Rt 17/35 over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m).

Who owns Marion CO Rt 17/35 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.