US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 80 over Prickett Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North CO Rt 80/5 · Structure no. 00000000025A238

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 80 over Prickett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 80 over Prickett Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 80
CrossesPrickett Creek
Location0.01 MI North CO Rt 80/5
RouteCounty Highway 8000
Coordinates39.43814, -80.0423
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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
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 80 over Prickett Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 80 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 May 2022.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 80 over Prickett Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 80 over Prickett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.