County Route 2 over Smithers Creek
PoorFayette County, West Virginia · 0.09 Miles N. of CR 2/2 · Structure no. 00000000010A003
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,323
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 2 over Smithers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 2 over Smithers Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,323 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,274 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 2 over Smithers Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 2 over Smithers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 2 over Smithers Creek carry?
About 4,323 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 2 over Smithers Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 2 over Smithers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.