Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek
GoodMarion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South CO Rt 73/4 · Structure no. 00000000025A116
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 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 1988, so it is 37 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2038. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.