US Bridges

Wv 2 over Little Mill Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.59 M North of CR 62/8 · Structure no. 00000000018A004

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 2 over Little Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 2 over Little Mill Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 72 years old, older 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,348 by 2039. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWv 2
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location0.59 M North of CR 62/8
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates38.88135, -81.86398
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2019)
Projected traffic3,348 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wv 2 over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Wv 2 over Little Mill Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 2 over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 2 over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 2 over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.