US Bridges

US 220 X over Lunice Creek

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CR 220/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A072

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 220 X over Lunice Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 220 X over Lunice Creek in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,986 by 2039. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 220 X
CrossesLunice Creek
Location0.02 MI S of CR 220/1 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99393, -79.11176
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2019)
Projected traffic7,986 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 US 220 X over Lunice Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 220 X over Lunice 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does US 220 X over Lunice Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 220 X over Lunice Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 220 X over Lunice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.