US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 1/15 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East CO Rt 1 · Structure no. 00000000025A087

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 1/15 over Buffalo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Marion CO Rt 1/15 over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 1/15
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.02 MI East CO Rt 1
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.51943, -80.41314
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$718,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 1/15 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 1/15 over Buffalo 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 1/15 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Marion CO Rt 1/15 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 1/15 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.