US Bridges

County Route 2 over Rt Fk Freemans Creek

Poor

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI S CO 9/5 · Structure no. 00000000021A194

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2 over Rt Fk Freemans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 2 over Rt Fk Freemans Creek in Lewis 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 2
CrossesRt Fk Freemans Creek
Location0.05 MI S CO 9/5
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.11896, -80.57781
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic23 by 2038
Trucks0%
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$320,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 2 over Rt Fk Freemans Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2 over Rt Fk Freemans 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 2 over Rt Fk Freemans Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 2 over Rt Fk Freemans Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2 over Rt Fk Freemans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.