US Bridges

County Route 2 over Little Cove Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 1.2 MI N WV18 · Structure no. 00000000011A005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2 over Little Cove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 2 over Little Cove Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 2
CrossesLittle Cove Creek
Location1.2 MI N WV18
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.05288, -80.75647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic91 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 2 over Little Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2 over Little Cove 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 2 over Little Cove Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 2 over Little Cove Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2 over Little Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.