US Bridges

Wv 2 South over Harmon Creek

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR 507 · Structure no. 00000000005A057

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 2 South over Harmon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 2 South over Harmon Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,296 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesWv 2 South
CrossesHarmon Creek
Location0.01 Mi. South JCT CR 507
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates40.39069, -80.59471
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,296 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$148,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 2 South over Harmon Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 2 South over Harmon 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 Wv 2 South over Harmon Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 2 South over Harmon Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 2 South over Harmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.