US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 91/4 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East CO Rt 250/42 · Structure no. 00000000025A186

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 91/4 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 91/4 over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 91/4
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.02 MI East CO Rt 250/42
RouteCounty Highway 9104
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.51983, -80.30599
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 91/4 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 91/4 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 91/4 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Marion CO Rt 91/4 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 91/4 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.