US Bridges

County Route 2 over Meadow River

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of Wv 41 · Structure no. 00000000013A247

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2 over Meadow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 2 over Meadow River in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2039. The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesCounty Route 2
CrossesMeadow River
Location0.01 Miles E. of Wv 41
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates38.07777, -80.89179
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length325 ft (99.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic106 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Meadow River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2 over Meadow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 2 over Meadow River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 2 over Meadow River?

The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2 over Meadow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.