US Bridges

CR 2 over Porter Creek

Good

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.29 Mi. N. of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000008A006

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2 over Porter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 2 over Porter Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 2
CrossesPorter Creek
Location0.29 Mi. N. of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.45522, -81.2366
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic403 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2 over Porter Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2 over Porter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2 over Porter Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 2 over Porter Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2 over Porter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.