US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 91 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East CR 250/32 · Structure no. 00000000025A168

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
529 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 91 over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 91 over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 91
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.02 MI East CR 250/32
RouteCounty Highway 9100
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.49988, -80.20148
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length529 ft (161.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 91 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 91 over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 91 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 91 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 91 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.