US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. South JCT Wv 67 · Structure no. 00000000005A007

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Virginia 2 over Buffalo Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,195 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.06 Mi. South JCT Wv 67
RouteState Highway 2
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.26341, -80.6148
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic8,195 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$321,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Buffalo Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.