US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 17/14 over Paw Paw Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. S of Mar. Co. 17 · Structure no. 00000000025A269

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 17/14 over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Marion CO Rt 17/14 over Paw Paw Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 17/14
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location0.04 Mi. S of Mar. Co. 17
RouteCounty Highway 1714
Coordinates39.57768, -80.22662
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic8 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 17/14 over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 17/14 over Paw Paw 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 17/14 over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Marion CO Rt 17/14 over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 17/14 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.