US Bridges

County Road 20 Sls over Upper Cove Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CR 20/2 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A100

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 20 Sls over Upper Cove Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 20 Sls over Upper Cove Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 742 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 20 Sls
CrossesUpper Cove Run
Location0.01 MI E of CR 20/2 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 2000
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.87515, -78.86217
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic742 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 County Road 20 Sls over Upper Cove Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 20 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 20 Sls over Upper Cove Run carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 20 Sls over Upper Cove Run?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 20 Sls over Upper Cove Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.