West Virginia 2 over Kings Creek
FairHancock County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. South JCT CR11 · Structure no. 00000000015A044
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 324 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 2 over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over Kings Creek in Hancock 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 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,832 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 2 over Kings Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 2 over Kings 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 2 over Kings Creek carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 2 over Kings Creek?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 2 over Kings Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.