US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 21 over Paw Paw Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South CO Rt 17 · Structure no. 00000000025A066

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 21 over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Marion CO Rt 21 over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,965 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 21
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location0.02 MI South CO Rt 17
RouteCounty Highway 2100
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.56303, -80.19501
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic2,965 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$787,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 21 over Paw Paw Creek built?

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

What condition is Marion CO Rt 21 over Paw Paw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 21 over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 21 over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 21 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.