US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 25 over Little Paw Paw Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI South CO Rt 28 · Structure no. 00000000025A072

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 25 over Little Paw Paw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 25 over Little Paw Paw Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 25
CrossesLittle Paw Paw Creek
Location0.16 MI South CO Rt 28
RouteCounty Highway 2500
Coordinates39.59142, -80.1694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic545 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 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 25 over Little Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 25 over Little 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 25 over Little Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 25 over Little Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 25 over Little Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.