West Virginia 2 over Big Grave Creek
PoorMarshall County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. North JCT Wv 2A · Structure no. 00000000026A014
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 255 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 1973, so it is 52 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,224 by 2040. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 37 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 West Virginia 2 over Big Grave Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 2 over Big Grave 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 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 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 2 over Big Grave Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.