US Bridges

County Route 20/3 over Gnatty Creek

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.20MI S Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000001A113

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20/3 over Gnatty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 20/3 over Gnatty Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 20/3
CrossesGnatty Creek
Location0.20MI S Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 2003
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.12043, -80.2083
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic22 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$23,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 20/3 over Gnatty Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20/3 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 20/3 over Gnatty Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 20/3 over Gnatty Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20/3 over Gnatty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.