US Bridges

CR 20/7 over Daves Fork

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000028A081

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20/7 over Daves Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 20/7 over Daves Fork in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 20/7
CrossesDaves Fork
Location0.03 MI E of Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 2007
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.36858, -81.07245
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 20/7 over Daves Fork built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20/7 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 20/7 over Daves Fork carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 20/7 over Daves Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20/7 over Daves Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.