US Bridges

Mar Harp Rt 901/93 over Paw Paw Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South Wv Rt 218 · Structure no. 00000000025A244

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mar Harp Rt 901/93 over Paw Paw Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mar Harp Rt 901/93 over Paw Paw Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMar Harp Rt 901/93
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location0.01 MI South Wv Rt 218
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.59223, -80.24636
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic75 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mar Harp Rt 901/93 over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Mar Harp Rt 901/93 over Paw Paw 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mar Harp Rt 901/93 over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mar Harp Rt 901/93 over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Mar Harp Rt 901/93 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.