US Bridges

CR 20 over Davis Creek

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.21 MI W of CR 20/4 · Structure no. 00000000020A309

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20 over Davis Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 20 over Davis Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 20
CrossesDavis Creek
Location0.21 MI W of CR 20/4
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.30904, -81.67113
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic197 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 20 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20 over Davis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 20 over Davis Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 20 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.