US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.39 MI South CO Rt 73/1 · Structure no. 00000000025A261

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 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 2008, so it is 17 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 74
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.39 MI South CO Rt 73/1
RouteCounty Highway 7400
Coordinates39.51895, -80.07138
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic625 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 2008, making it 17 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 January 2023.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 74 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.