US Bridges

Wv Route 2 over Proctor Creek

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · .06 Mi. South JCT CR89 · Structure no. 00000000052A164

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 2 over Proctor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 2 over Proctor Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,672 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Route 2
CrossesProctor Creek
Location.06 Mi. South JCT CR89
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.70901, -80.82296
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2020)
Projected traffic7,672 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 2 over Proctor Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 2 over Proctor 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 2 over Proctor Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 2 over Proctor Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 2 over Proctor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.