US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 70 over Prickett Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI W of Mar CR 33 · Structure no. 00000000025A276

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 70 over Prickett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 70 over Prickett 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 70
CrossesPrickett Creek
Location0.07 MI W of Mar CR 33
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates39.47835, -80.08242
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic140 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 70 over Prickett Creek built?

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

What condition is Marion CO Rt 70 over Prickett 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 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 70 over Prickett Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Marion CO Rt 70 over Prickett Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 70 over Prickett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.