US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Bull Creek

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Pleasants County, West Virginia · 0.38 Mile South of CR 4 · Structure no. 00000000037A003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Bull Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over Bull Creek in Pleasants 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,636 by 2039. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.38 Mile South of CR 4
RouteState Highway 2
CountyPleasants County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33388, -81.36711
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2019)
Projected traffic9,636 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over Bull Creek built?

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

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Bull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 over Bull Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.