US Bridges

County Route 2 over Cole Run

Fair

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West CR 2/6 · Structure no. 00000000007A004

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2 over Cole Run is a steel culvert carrying County Route 2 over Cole Run in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 2
CrossesCole Run
Location0.01 Mile West CR 2/6
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.01068, -81.13821
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic228 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$301,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 2 over Cole Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2 over Cole Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 2 over Cole Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Route 2 over Cole Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns County Route 2 over Cole Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.