US Bridges

Cr. 20/1 Sls. over Upper Cove Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 20 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A043

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 20/1 Sls. over Upper Cove Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cr. 20/1 Sls. over Upper Cove Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 20/1 Sls.
CrossesUpper Cove Run
Location0.01 MI N of CR 20 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.87499, -78.8653
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic212 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 Cr. 20/1 Sls. over Upper Cove Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 20/1 Sls. over Upper Cove Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cr. 20/1 Sls. over Upper Cove Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 20/1 Sls. over Upper Cove Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 20/1 Sls. over Upper Cove Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.