US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 73/6 over Little Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South CO Rt 73 · Structure no. 00000000025A215

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 73/6 over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Marion CO Rt 73/6 over Little Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 73/6
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.01 MI South CO Rt 73
RouteCounty Highway 7306
Coordinates39.51398, -80.06812
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic235 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 73/6 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 73/6 over Little 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 73/6 over Little Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 73/6 over Little Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m).

Who owns Marion CO Rt 73/6 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.