US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.20 Mile North Mrn 73/6 · Structure no. 00000000025A246

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 74
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.20 Mile North Mrn 73/6
RouteCounty Highway 7400
Coordinates39.51664, -80.06894
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic545 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 74 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 74 over Little 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 2023.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.