US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 80/8 over Prickett Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South CO Rt 80 · Structure no. 00000000025A209

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 80/8 over Prickett Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marion CO Rt 80/8 over Prickett Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 80/8
CrossesPrickett Creek
Location0.02 MI South CO Rt 80
RouteCounty Highway 8008
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.45246, -80.06047
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic16 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$518,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 80/8 over Prickett Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 80/8 over Prickett 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 80/8 over Prickett Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Marion CO Rt 80/8 over Prickett Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 80/8 over Prickett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.