FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST VIRGINIA 2

Carrying WEST VIRGINIA 2 over COW CREEK

0.28 MILE NORTH OF CR 6, Pleasants, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST VIRGINIA 2

The WEST VIRGINIA 2 bridge in Pleasants, West Virginia carries WEST VIRGINIA 2 over COW CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WEST VIRGINIA 2 compares

▼ 11.1
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of West Virginia bridges
26
Bridges in Pleasants · 6 in Poor condition
WEST VIRGINIA 2 29.9 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.7
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000037A021

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST VIRGINIA 2 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WEST VIRGINIA 2 against other structures in Pleasants and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WEST VIRGINIA 2?

WEST VIRGINIA 2 in Pleasants, West Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEST VIRGINIA 2 inspected?

WEST VIRGINIA 2's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,300 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST VIRGINIA 2 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WEST VIRGINIA 2?

WEST VIRGINIA 2 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST VIRGINIA 2?

WEST VIRGINIA 2 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WEST VIRGINIA 2 and does age affect safety?

WEST VIRGINIA 2 was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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