US Bridges

CR 20 over Sixmile Creek

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 2.94 MI E of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000003A058

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
774
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20 over Sixmile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 20 over Sixmile Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 774 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 20
CrossesSixmile Creek
Location2.94 MI E of US 119
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates37.98988, -81.85166
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic774 (2022)
Projected traffic1,021 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 20 over Sixmile Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20 over Sixmile 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 20 over Sixmile Creek carry?

About 774 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 20 over Sixmile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20 over Sixmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.