Marion CO Rt 56 over Booths Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West Marion CR 58 · Structure no. 00000000025A100
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marion CO Rt 56 over Booths Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Marion CO Rt 56 over Booths Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,965 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marion CO Rt 56 over Booths Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marion CO Rt 56 over Booths 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 2024.
How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 56 over Booths Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Marion CO Rt 56 over Booths Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Marion CO Rt 56 over Booths Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.