Interstate 79 over Prickett Creek
GoodMarion County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI South CO Rt 33 · Structure no. 00000000025A144
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 over Prickett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 79 over Prickett Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 36,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,185 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 over Prickett Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 79 over Prickett 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 79 over Prickett Creek carry?
About 36,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 over Prickett Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).
Who owns Interstate 79 over Prickett Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.