US Bridges

Wv 2 over Mill Creek

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI E of CR 87/3 · Structure no. 00000000018A196

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 2 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 2 over Mill Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 71 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,212 by 2039. The structure is 345 ft (105.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 2
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.18 MI E of CR 87/3
RouteState Highway 2
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.88596, -81.84398
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length345 ft (105.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2019)
Projected traffic4,212 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 2 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Wv 2 over Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 2 over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 2 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 345 ft (105.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 2 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.