US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 1/16 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles West CO Rt 1 · Structure no. 00000000025A235

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 1/16 over Buffalo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Marion CO Rt 1/16 over Buffalo 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 1/16
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.01 Miles West CO Rt 1
RouteCounty Highway 116
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 1/16 over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is Marion CO Rt 1/16 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 1/16 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 1/16 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 1/16 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.