US Bridges

Marion CR 48/8 over Little Bignamon Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.16 Mi. S of Mrn. CR 48 · Structure no. 00000000025A275

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CR 48/8 over Little Bignamon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CR 48/8 over Little Bignamon Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMarion CR 48/8
CrossesLittle Bignamon Creek
Location0.16 Mi. S of Mrn. CR 48
RouteCounty Highway 488
Coordinates39.43436, -80.29369
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic860 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 CR 48/8 over Little Bignamon Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CR 48/8 over Little Bignamon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CR 48/8 over Little Bignamon Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CR 48/8 over Little Bignamon Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CR 48/8 over Little Bignamon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.