US Bridges

County Route 2 over Kincheloe Creek

Poor

Lewis County, West Virginia · 1.53 MI N of CO 2/2 · Structure no. 00000000021A009

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2 over Kincheloe Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 2 over Kincheloe Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 2
CrossesKincheloe Creek
Location1.53 MI N of CO 2/2
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates39.15658, -80.54804
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$475,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 2 over Kincheloe Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2 over Kincheloe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 2 over Kincheloe Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 2 over Kincheloe Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2 over Kincheloe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.