Marion CO Rt 76 over Little Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI South CO Rt 73/6 · Structure no. 00000000025A127
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marion CO Rt 76 over Little Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Marion CO Rt 76 over Little Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 13 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marion CO Rt 76 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marion CO Rt 76 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 76 over Little Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Marion CO Rt 76 over Little Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Marion CO Rt 76 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.