US Bridges

County Route 2 over Right Fork of Salt Lick

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Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI E of CO 2/6 · Structure no. 00000000004A197

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2 over Right Fork of Salt Lick is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 2 over Right Fork of Salt Lick in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 2
CrossesRight Fork of Salt Lick
Location0.29 MI E of CO 2/6
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.81921, -80.6811
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic420 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 2 over Right Fork of Salt Lick built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2 over Right Fork of Salt Lick in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 2 over Right Fork of Salt Lick carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 2 over Right Fork of Salt Lick?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2 over Right Fork of Salt Lick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.