US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 27/2 over Booths Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI West CO Rt 56 · Structure no. 00000000025A075

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 27/2 over Booths Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 27/2 over Booths Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 27/2
CrossesBooths Creek
Location0.06 MI West CO Rt 56
RouteCounty Highway 2702
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.4602, -80.2161
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic235 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$637,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 27/2 over Booths Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 27/2 over Booths 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 27/2 over Booths Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 27/2 over Booths Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 27/2 over Booths Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.