US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Cross Creek

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. North JCT CR7 · Structure no. 00000000005A009

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Cross Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over Cross Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,440 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.01 Mi. North JCT CR7
RouteState Highway 2
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.30713, -80.60005
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2020)
Projected traffic14,440 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$396,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Cross 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 November 2023.

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

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.