US Bridges

Wv 20 over Sewell Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.38 Miles S. of CR 20/14 · Structure no. 00000000010A081

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,402
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Sewell Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv 20 over Sewell Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,402 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesSewell Creek
Location0.38 Miles S. of CR 20/14
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.88797, -80.80889
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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,402 (2019)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
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$557,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 20 over Sewell Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over Sewell 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Sewell Creek carry?

About 1,402 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Sewell Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Sewell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.