US Bridges

Wv 20 over Grassy Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.23 Miles S. of CR 32 · Structure no. 00000000034A037

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,551
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 20 over Grassy Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,892 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location0.23 Miles S. of CR 32
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.17286, -80.6874
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,551 (2020)
Projected traffic1,892 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 20 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over Grassy Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 1,551 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.