US Bridges

County Route 2 over Copen Run

FairPosted for load

Braxton County, West Virginia · 1.52 MI N of CO 2/1 · Structure no. 00000000004A004

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2 over Copen Run is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 2 over Copen Run in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 2
CrossesCopen Run
Location1.52 MI N of CO 2/1
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.86871, -80.71753
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic76 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 2 over Copen Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2 over Copen 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 2 over Copen Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 2 over Copen Run?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2 over Copen Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.