Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek
FairMarion County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI North CO Rt 73/4 · Structure no. 00000000025A115
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 72 over Prickett Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.