US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI South Mrn CO 72/2 · Structure no. 00000000025A249

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 72
CrossesPrickett Creek
Location0.27 MI South Mrn CO 72/2
RouteCounty Highway 7200
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.50928, -80.10043
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,225 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 72 over Prickett Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 72 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 72 over Prickett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.