US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 44 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI North CO Rt 44/11 · Structure no. 00000000025A102

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 44 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 44 over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 44
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.02 MI North CO Rt 44/11
RouteCounty Highway 4400
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.51644, -80.30425
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$759,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 44 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 44 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 44 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 44 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 44 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.