US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 33/17 over Prickett Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI South CO Rt 33 · Structure no. 00000000025A234

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 33/17 over Prickett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 33/17 over Prickett Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 33/17
CrossesPrickett Creek
Location0.12 MI South CO Rt 33
RouteCounty Highway 3317
Coordinates39.47464, -80.08509
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic80 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 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 33/17 over Prickett Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 33/17 over Prickett 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 2021.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 33/17 over Prickett Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Marion CO Rt 33/17 over Prickett Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 33/17 over Prickett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.