US Bridges

Marion CR 250/11 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI North US 250 · Structure no. 00000000025A203

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CR 250/11 over Buffalo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Marion CR 250/11 over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 113 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion CR 250/11
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.03 MI North US 250
RouteCounty Highway 25011
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.51053, -80.21592
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CR 250/11 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Marion CR 250/11 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CR 250/11 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CR 250/11 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CR 250/11 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.