US Bridges

Marion Co. 74 over Little Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI South CO Rt 73/1 · Structure no. 00000000025A126

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion Co. 74 over Little Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marion Co. 74 over Little Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion Co. 74
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.10 MI South CO Rt 73/1
RouteCounty Highway 7400
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.52222, -80.07144
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic625 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$511,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion Co. 74 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion Co. 74 over Little 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Marion Co. 74 over Little Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion Co. 74 over Little Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Marion Co. 74 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.