US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI North CO Rt 73/6 · Structure no. 00000000025A121

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 74
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.09 MI North CO Rt 73/6
RouteCounty Highway 7400
Coordinates39.51527, -80.06804
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic545 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 74 over Little 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.