US Bridges

Wv Route 20 over Little Tenmile Creek

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.28 MI S of Harr 20/29 · Structure no. 00000000017A339

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 20 over Little Tenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 20 over Little Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,325 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesWv Route 20
CrossesLittle Tenmile Creek
Location0.28 MI S of Harr 20/29
RouteState Highway 2000
Coordinates39.36673, -80.40577
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,325 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 Wv Route 20 over Little Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 20 over Little Tenmile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 20 over Little Tenmile Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 20 over Little Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 20 over Little Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.