County Route 20/16 over Brushy Meadow Creek
PoorPosted for loadNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000034A046
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 20/16 over Brushy Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 20/16 over Brushy Meadow Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 15 ft wide.
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 20/16 over Brushy Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 20/16 over Brushy Meadow 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 20/16 over Brushy Meadow Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 20/16 over Brushy Meadow Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 20/16 over Brushy Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.