US Bridges

County Route 20/35 over Meadow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles W. of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000013A044

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20/35 over Meadow Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 20/35 over Meadow Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 20/35
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.01 Miles W. of Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 2035
Coordinates38.04787, -80.72175
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2019)
Projected traffic52 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$792,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 20/35 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20/35 over Meadow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 20/35 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 20/35 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20/35 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.