US Bridges

Wv Route 20 F over Gnatty Creek

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.28 MI S of CO Rt 32 · Structure no. 00000000001A032

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 20 F over Gnatty Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv Route 20 F over Gnatty Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 20 F
CrossesGnatty Creek
Location0.28 MI S of CO Rt 32
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.11868, -80.19716
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2038
Trucks10%
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$300,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 20 F over Gnatty Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 20 F over Gnatty Creek 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 Wv Route 20 F over Gnatty Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 20 F over Gnatty Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 20 F over Gnatty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.