US Bridges

County Route 2 over Bull Push Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles N. of CR 2/3 · Structure no. 00000000010A005

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,323
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2 over Bull Push Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 2 over Bull Push 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 4,323 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,274 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesCounty Route 2
CrossesBull Push Creek
Location0.03 Miles N. of CR 2/3
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates38.19909, -81.29545
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,323 (2022)
Projected traffic5,274 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$740,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 2 over Bull Push Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2 over Bull Push 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 2 over Bull Push Creek carry?

About 4,323 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 2 over Bull Push Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2 over Bull Push Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.