US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 1/13 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI West of US 250 · Structure no. 00000000025A255

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 1/13 over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 1/13 over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 1/13
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.13 MI West of US 250
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates39.52653, -80.34314
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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 1/13 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 1/13 over Buffalo 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 2022.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 1/13 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 1/13 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 1/13 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.