US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 68/1 over Prickett Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI West CO Rt 33 · Structure no. 00000000025A111

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 68/1 over Prickett Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marion CO Rt 68/1 over Prickett Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMarion CO Rt 68/1
CrossesPrickett Creek
Location0.05 MI West CO Rt 33
RouteCounty Highway 6801
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.47201, -80.08073
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic75 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$587,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 68/1 over Prickett Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 68/1 over Prickett 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 68/1 over Prickett Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Marion CO Rt 68/1 over Prickett Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 68/1 over Prickett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.