US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over French Creek

Good

Pleasants County, West Virginia · 0.36 Mile North of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000037A031

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over French Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 2 over French Creek in Pleasants County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,484 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesFrench Creek
Location0.36 Mile North of CR 1
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates39.38499, -81.25245
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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2019)
Projected traffic11,484 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over French Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over French 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 June 2021.

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

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over French Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 2 over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.