US Bridges

County Route 20/2 over Little Sewell Creek

GoodPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.29 Miles E. of CR 24 · Structure no. 00000000013A186

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20/2 over Little Sewell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 20/2 over Little Sewell Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Route 20/2
CrossesLittle Sewell Creek
Location0.29 Miles E. of CR 24
RouteCounty Highway 2002
Coordinates37.92687, -80.72702
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic27 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$136,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 20/2 over Little Sewell Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20/2 over Little Sewell 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 20/2 over Little Sewell Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 20/2 over Little Sewell Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20/2 over Little Sewell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.