Marshall County Bridge Report Card
Marshall County scores 43 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Marshall County, West Virginia
Marshall County has 85 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 24 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 28.2% is above the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 40,860 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Marshall County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 43/100 (F). The county has 85 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 24 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 40,860 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 28.2% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 22.2% of measured traffic | 16.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 184,404 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 28.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 40,860 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Marshall County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Route 250 over Parrs Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 22,100 | 1920 |
| West Virginia 2 over Big Grave Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,200 | 1973 |
| US 250 On Ramp H over Vacant Land | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,000 | 1968 |
| Elm Avenue over Parrs Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1952 |
| County Route 34 over Toms Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1982 |
| County Route 5 over Grandstaff Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 850 | 1936 |
| County Route 10 over Little Grave Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 850 | 1959 |
| County Route 5 over Britt Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 750 | 1940 |
| County Route 1 over Boggs Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 1921 |
| County Route 1 over Boggs Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 1921 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.