US Bridges

Ash Avenue over Parrs Run

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mi. North JCT US250 · Structure no. 00000000026A906

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash Avenue over Parrs Run is a steel culvert carrying Ash Avenue over Parrs Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAsh Avenue
CrossesParrs Run
Location0.11 Mi. North JCT US250
RouteCity Street N1100
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.9271, -80.7367
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$245,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ash Avenue over Parrs Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash Avenue over Parrs Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Ash Avenue over Parrs Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ash Avenue over Parrs Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ash Avenue over Parrs Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.