US Bridges

Wv 2 over Sixteenmile Creek

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.70 MI N of CR41(F) · Structure no. 00000000027A003

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 2 over Sixteenmile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 2 over Sixteenmile 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 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 2
CrossesSixteenmile Creek
Location0.70 MI N of CR41(F)
RouteState Highway 2
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.63446, -82.16398
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 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 closed14.3 mi (23 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$475,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 2 over Sixteenmile Creek built?

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

What condition is Wv 2 over Sixteenmile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 2 over Sixteenmile Creek carry?

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

How long is Wv 2 over Sixteenmile Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 2 over Sixteenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.