US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 27/6 over Booths Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI West CO Rt 73/73 · Structure no. 00000000025A082

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 27/6 over Booths Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 27/6 over Booths Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 27/6
CrossesBooths Creek
Location0.18 MI West CO Rt 73/73
RouteCounty Highway 2706
Coordinates39.41611, -80.20603
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 27/6 over Booths Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 27/6 over Booths Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 27/6 over Booths Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 27/6 over Booths Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 27/6 over Booths Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.