US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 54/6 over Mill Fall Run

Poor

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South CO Rt 54 · Structure no. 00000000025A098

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 54/6 over Mill Fall Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marion CO Rt 54/6 over Mill Fall Run in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 54/6
CrossesMill Fall Run
Location0.01 MI South CO Rt 54
RouteCounty Highway 5406
Coordinates39.47103, -80.21714
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic310 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$464,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 54/6 over Mill Fall Run built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 54/6 over Mill Fall 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 54/6 over Mill Fall Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 54/6 over Mill Fall Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 54/6 over Mill Fall Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.