US Bridges

Marion CO 73/6 over Prickett Creek

Poor

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI North CO Rt 73/19 · Structure no. 00000000025A118

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO 73/6 over Prickett Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marion CO 73/6 over Prickett Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,015 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO 73/6
CrossesPrickett Creek
Location0.02 MI North CO Rt 73/19
RouteCounty Highway 7306
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.49533, -80.09357
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 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 width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic1,015 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$653,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO 73/6 over Prickett Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO 73/6 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO 73/6 over Prickett Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO 73/6 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 21 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO 73/6 over Prickett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.