US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 48/4 over Little Bingamon Creek

Poor

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South CO Rt 48 · Structure no. 00000000025A093

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 48/4 over Little Bingamon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 48/4 over Little Bingamon Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 48/4
CrossesLittle Bingamon Creek
Location0.01 MI South CO Rt 48
RouteCounty Highway 4804
Coordinates39.44636, -80.31279
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 48/4 over Little Bingamon Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 48/4 over Little Bingamon Creek 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 48/4 over Little Bingamon Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Marion CO Rt 48/4 over Little Bingamon Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 48/4 over Little Bingamon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.