US Bridges

Wv 2 over Eighteenmile Creek

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 1.26 Mi. N. of CR 2/1 · Structure no. 00000000027A002

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 2 over Eighteenmile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 2 over Eighteenmile Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 2
CrossesEighteenmile Creek
Location1.26 Mi. N. of CR 2/1
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.61087, -82.16688
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,725 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$550,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 2 over Eighteenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 2 over Eighteenmile 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 2 over Eighteenmile Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 2 over Eighteenmile Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 2 over Eighteenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.