County Route 2 over Smithers Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles N. of CR 2/15 · Structure no. 00000000010A004
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 2 over Smithers Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 2 over Smithers Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,329 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 2 over Smithers Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 2 over Smithers Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is County Route 2 over Smithers Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 2 over Smithers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.