CR 2 over Clear Fork
PoorMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI E of CR 2/1 · Structure no. 00000000024A016
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 2 over Clear Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 2 over Clear Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 2 over Clear Fork built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 2 over Clear Fork 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 2 over Clear Fork carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CR 2 over Clear Fork?
The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 2 over Clear Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.