US Bridges

County Route 2 over Smithers Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.30 Miles N. of CR 2/14 · Structure no. 00000000010A006

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,323
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2 over Smithers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 2 over Smithers Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 4,323 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,274 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 2
CrossesSmithers Creek
Location0.30 Miles N. of CR 2/14
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.20061, -81.29014
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,323 (2020)
Projected traffic5,274 by 2040
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 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 County Route 2 over Smithers Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2 over Smithers Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 2 over Smithers Creek carry?

About 4,323 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 2 over Smithers Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2 over Smithers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.