US Bridges

County Route 2/2 over Mountain Creek

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.38 Mile N. of Co. 2 · Structure no. 00000000028A196

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2/2 over Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 2/2 over Mountain Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 2/2
CrossesMountain Creek
Location0.38 Mile N. of Co. 2
RouteCounty Highway 202
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.54437, -81.05943
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic24 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 County Route 2/2 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2/2 over Mountain 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 2/2 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 2/2 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2/2 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.