US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Big Grave Creek

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. N of JCT Wv 2A · Structure no. 00000000026A013

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Big Grave Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over Big Grave Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,224 by 2040. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesBig Grave Creek
Location0.10 Mi. N of JCT Wv 2A
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.9056, -80.75743
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 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 length256 ft (77.9 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2020)
Projected traffic11,224 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$252,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over Big Grave Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Big Grave 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 over Big Grave Creek carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Big Grave Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Big Grave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.