Marion CO Rt 91/1 over Buffalo Creek
PoorMarion County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI East CO Rt 91 · Structure no. 00000000025A165
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marion CO Rt 91/1 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 91/1 over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 12 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marion CO Rt 91/1 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marion CO Rt 91/1 over Buffalo 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 91/1 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Marion CO Rt 91/1 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Marion CO Rt 91/1 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.