US Bridges

County Route 20/8 over Meadow Creek

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles N. of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000010A302

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20/8 over Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 20/8 over Meadow Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 20/8
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.04 Miles N. of Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 2008
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.85354, -80.85779
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic61 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 20/8 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20/8 over Meadow Creek 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 20/8 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 20/8 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20/8 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.