US Bridges

West Virginia 2 over Doolin Run

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.15 Mi. North JCT Wv 7 · Structure no. 00000000052A115

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 2 over Doolin Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Virginia 2 over Doolin Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,688 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 2
CrossesDoolin Run
Location0.15 Mi. North JCT Wv 7
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.63832, -80.85746
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2020)
Projected traffic12,688 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$382,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 2 over Doolin Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 2 over Doolin Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 2 over Doolin Run carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 2 over Doolin Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns West Virginia 2 over Doolin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.