US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 1/13 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East CO Rt 1 · Structure no. 00000000025A192

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 1/13 over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 1/13 over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2038. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarion CO Rt 1/13
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.02 MI East CO Rt 1
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates39.52967, -80.3472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2018)
Projected traffic975 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 1/13 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 1/13 over Buffalo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 1/13 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 1/13 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 1/13 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.