US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 36 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI South CO Rt 1 · Structure no. 00000000025A086

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 36 over Buffalo Creek is a steel other carrying Marion CO Rt 36 over Buffalo Creek 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 36
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.12 MI South CO Rt 1
RouteCounty Highway 3600
Coordinates39.51899, -80.40514
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 36 over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is Marion CO Rt 36 over Buffalo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 36 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Marion CO Rt 36 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 36 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.