US Bridges

Wv 2 over Crab Creek

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mile S of CR 2/7 · Structure no. 00000000027A150

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 2 over Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 2 over Crab Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 2
CrossesCrab Creek
Location0.06 Mile S of CR 2/7
RouteState Highway 200
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.73144, -82.17969
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 2 over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 2 over Crab 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 Crab Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 2 over Crab Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 2 over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.