US Bridges

County Route 20/6 over Daves Fork

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi.E. of Wv. 20 · Structure no. 00000000028A080

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20/6 over Daves Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 20/6 over Daves Fork in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 20/6
CrossesDaves Fork
Location0.03 Mi.E. of Wv. 20
RouteCounty Highway 2006
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.3715, -81.06974
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Route 20/6 over Daves Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20/6 over Daves Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 20/6 over Daves Fork carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 20/6 over Daves Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20/6 over Daves Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.