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.

F43 / 100
Local infrastructure snapshot

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.

85Total Bridges
24Poor (28.2%)
33Fair (38.8%)
0Scour-Critical

Quote-Ready Local Facts

28.2%of county bridges are in poor condition, compared with 17.8% statewide and 6.7% nationally.
40,860daily vehicle crossings are on poor-condition bridges in the county.
0bridges are rated scour-critical, or 0.0% of the county bridge inventory.

Copyable Facts for Reporters

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.

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How the Score Breaks Down

FactorWeightCounty ValuePenalty
Poor-condition bridge share4028.2%40.0
Poor-condition traffic exposure2522.2% of measured traffic16.6
Scour-critical bridge share200.0%0.0
Average age vs national baseline1046 years vs 48 nationally0.0
Traffic-data completeness5184,404 measured daily crossings0.0

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 Share28.2%
State Poor-Condition Share17.8%
National Poor-Condition Share6.7%
County Scour-Critical Share0.0%
Average Bridge Age46 years
Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure40,860 vehicles/day

Bridges to Watch

Top Bridges to Watch in Marshall County

BridgeReasonConditionDaily TrafficYear Built
US Route 250 over Parrs RunPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor22,1001920
West Virginia 2 over Big Grave CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor9,2001973
US 250 On Ramp H over Vacant LandPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor2,0001968
Elm Avenue over Parrs RunPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor1,2001952
County Route 34 over Toms RunPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor1,1001982
County Route 5 over Grandstaff RunPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor8501936
County Route 10 over Little Grave CreekPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor8501959
County Route 5 over Britt RunPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor7501940
County Route 1 over Boggs RunPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor6501921
County Route 1 over Boggs RunPoor condition + traffic exposurePoor6501921

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.