US Bridges

Wv 20 over Meadow Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.14 Miles S. of CR 20/18 · Structure no. 00000000013A061

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Meadow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 20 over Meadow Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.14 Miles S. of CR 20/18
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.05405, -80.71307
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2019)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 20 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over Meadow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Wv 20 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.