US Bridges

Wv RTE 20 over Little Tenmile Creek

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of Hrr CO 20/29 · Structure no. 00000000017A364

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv RTE 20 over Little Tenmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv RTE 20 over Little Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,010 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWv RTE 20
CrossesLittle Tenmile Creek
Location0.03 MI S of Hrr CO 20/29
RouteState Highway 20
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36742, -80.41034
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,010 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 RTE 20 over Little Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv RTE 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 September 2023.

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

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv RTE 20 over Little Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv RTE 20 over Little Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.