County Route 73 over Prickett Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI South CR 72 · Structure no. 00000000025A134
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 73 over Prickett Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 73 over Prickett Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,765 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 County Route 73 over Prickett Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 73 over Prickett 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 73 over Prickett Creek carry?
About 6,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 73 over Prickett Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 73 over Prickett Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.