US Bridges

County Route 34 over Coal Lick Run

Poor

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI North CO Rt 9 · Structure no. 00000000025A081

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 34 over Coal Lick Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 34 over Coal Lick Run in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 34
CrossesCoal Lick Run
Location0.03 MI North CO Rt 9
RouteCounty Highway 3400
Coordinates39.46321, -80.40824
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic470 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$401,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 34 over Coal Lick Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 34 over Coal Lick Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 34 over Coal Lick Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 34 over Coal Lick Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 34 over Coal Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.