FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MARION COUNTY 11

Carrying MARION COUNTY 11 over LITTLE BINGAMON CREEK

0.34 MI SOUTH CO RT 11/4, Marion, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MARION COUNTY 11

The MARION COUNTY 11 bridge in Marion, West Virginia carries MARION COUNTY 11 over LITTLE BINGAMON CREEK. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 700 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MARION COUNTY 11 compares

▼ 19.2
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of West Virginia bridges
201
Bridges in Marion · 35 in Poor condition
MARION COUNTY 11 21.8 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
Serviceability /30
19.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1924
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.4 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000025A015

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MARION COUNTY 11 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MARION COUNTY 11 against other structures in Marion and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MARION COUNTY 11?

MARION COUNTY 11 in Marion, West Virginia, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MARION COUNTY 11 inspected?

MARION COUNTY 11's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 700 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MARION COUNTY 11 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MARION COUNTY 11?

MARION COUNTY 11 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MARION COUNTY 11?

MARION COUNTY 11 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MARION COUNTY 11 and does age affect safety?

MARION COUNTY 11 was built in 1924, making it 102 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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