US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 56 over Booths Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI East Mrn CO 56/5 · Structure no. 00000000025A252

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 56 over Booths Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 56 over Booths Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,965 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMarion CO Rt 56
CrossesBooths Creek
Location0.04 MI East Mrn CO 56/5
RouteCounty Highway 5600
Coordinates39.45899, -80.2128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,965 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 56 over Booths Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 56 over Booths 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 56 over Booths Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 56 over Booths Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 56 over Booths Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.