US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 25 over Little Paw Paw Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI South CO Rt 25/1 · Structure no. 00000000025A073

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 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 1984, so it is 41 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 25
CrossesLittle Paw Paw Creek
Location0.19 MI South CO Rt 25/1
RouteCounty Highway 2500
Coordinates39.605, -80.17134
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 1984, making it 41 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 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 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.