West Virginia 2 over Kings Creek
Hancock County, West Virginia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- West Virginia 2 over Kings Creek in Hancock County, West Virginia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 15 of the 29 inventoried bridges in Hancock County rated fair (51.7%); 9 (31.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 324 ft |
| Location | 0.06 mi. South jct CR11 |
| NBI structure number | 00000000015A044 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the West Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hancock County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Route 30 over Wv Rte 2 & Ohio River | 1977 | 13,100 | Fair |
| US Route 30 over River Road & Ohio River | 1976 | 11,200 | Fair |
| West Virginia 2 over Frontier Group of Co.Inc | 1966 | 8,500 | Poor |
| West Virginia 2 over Clevland Cliff RR & Yard | 1998 | 8,500 | Fair |
| US Route 30 over River Road & Ohio River | 1976 | 7,993 | Fair |
| Golding Street Ext over Ohio River | 1905 | 7,500 | Poor |
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