US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.30 MI North CO Rt 73/6 · Structure no. 00000000025A123

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 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 1982, so it is 43 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 74
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.30 MI North CO Rt 73/6
RouteCounty Highway 7400
Coordinates39.51687, -80.07078
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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic780 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 1982, making it 43 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 May 2022.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.