US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Fish Creek

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. North Jct. CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000026A109

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
357 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Fish Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over Fish Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,324 by 2042. The structure is 357 ft (108.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.04 Mi. North Jct. CR 27
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.80924, -80.81577
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length357 ft (108.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,324 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Fish 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 over Fish Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 357 ft (108.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.