US Bridges

County Route 20 over Brushy Branch

Good

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI W of CO 7 · Structure no. 00000000004A076

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20 over Brushy Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 20 over Brushy Branch in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 20
CrossesBrushy Branch
Location0.02 MI W of CO 7
RouteCounty Highway 2000
Coordinates38.68604, -80.76445
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic473 by 2038
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 County Route 20 over Brushy Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20 over Brushy Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 20 over Brushy Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 20 over Brushy Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20 over Brushy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.