US Bridges

County Route 2/3 over South Fork Tomlinson Run

Good

Hancock County, West Virginia · 0.20 Mi. South JCT WV8 · Structure no. 00000000015A004

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2/3 over South Fork Tomlinson Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 2/3 over South Fork Tomlinson Run in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Route 2/3
CrossesSouth Fork Tomlinson Run
Location0.20 Mi. South JCT WV8
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates40.54025, -80.56681
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic122 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$191,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 2/3 over South Fork Tomlinson Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2/3 over South Fork Tomlinson Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 2/3 over South Fork Tomlinson Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 2/3 over South Fork Tomlinson Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2/3 over South Fork Tomlinson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.