US Bridges

Marion CR 250/31 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI South CR 250/18 · Structure no. 00000000025A182

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CR 250/31 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marion CR 250/31 over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion CR 250/31
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.06 MI South CR 250/18
RouteCounty Highway 25031
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.50556, -80.15309
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic545 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$917,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CR 250/31 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CR 250/31 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CR 250/31 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CR 250/31 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CR 250/31 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.