US Bridges

County Route 2/2 over Short Creek

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. East JCT CR1 · Structure no. 00000000035A132

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2/2 over Short Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 2/2 over Short Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 2/2
CrossesShort Creek
Location0.01 Mi. East JCT CR1
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.18254, -80.66415
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$161,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 2/2 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2/2 over Short 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 August 2023.

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

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2/2 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.