US Bridges

County Route 20/39 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles W. of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000013A219

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20/39 over Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 20/39 over Meadow Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 20/39
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.03 Miles W. of Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 2039
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.04448, -80.72363
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2019)
Projected traffic42 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 20/39 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20/39 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 20/39 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 20/39 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20/39 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.