Elm Avenue over Parrs Run
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mi. North JCT US 250 · Structure no. 00000000026A905
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Avenue over Parrs Run is a concrete slab carrying Elm Avenue over Parrs Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Avenue over Parrs Run built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Avenue over Parrs Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Avenue over Parrs Run carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elm Avenue over Parrs Run?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Avenue over Parrs Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.