US Bridges

Wv 2 over Ninemile Creek

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI South of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000006A013

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 2 over Ninemile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 2 over Ninemile Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,922 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 2
CrossesNinemile Creek
Location0.06 MI South of CR 7
RouteState Highway 200
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.47952, -82.29896
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,922 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Wv 2 over Ninemile Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 2 over Ninemile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 2 over Ninemile Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wv 2 over Ninemile Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 2 over Ninemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.