US Bridges

CR 20/17 over Little Sewell Creek

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI S of CR 60/32 · Structure no. 00000000013A273

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20/17 over Little Sewell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 20/17 over Little Sewell Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 20/17
CrossesLittle Sewell Creek
Location0.22 MI S of CR 60/32
RouteCounty Highway 2017
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.95614, -80.75008
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 20/17 over Little Sewell Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20/17 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 20/17 over Little Sewell Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 20/17 over Little Sewell Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20/17 over Little Sewell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.