US Bridges

CR 2 over Toney Fork

Poor

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI N of Wv 85 · Structure no. 00000000055A007

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2 over Toney Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2 over Toney Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 57 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesCR 2
CrossesToney Fork
Location0.03 MI N of Wv 85
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates37.71291, -81.59706
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic525 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2 over Toney Fork built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR 2 over Toney Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2 over Toney Fork carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 2 over Toney Fork?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2 over Toney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.