US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 74/3 over Little Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI West CO Rt 74 · Structure no. 00000000025A128

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 74/3 over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 74/3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 74/3
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.04 MI West CO Rt 74
RouteCounty Highway 7403
Coordinates39.52747, -80.07637
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 74/3 over Little Creek built?

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

What condition is Marion CO Rt 74/3 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 74/3 over Little Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Marion CO Rt 74/3 over Little Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 74/3 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.