US Bridges

County Route 20/41 over Rock Camp Run

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles E. of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000034A112

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20/41 over Rock Camp Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 20/41 over Rock Camp Run in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 20/41
CrossesRock Camp Run
Location0.03 Miles E. of Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 2041
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.33409, -80.63999
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2020)
Projected traffic62 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$70,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 20/41 over Rock Camp Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20/41 over Rock Camp Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 20/41 over Rock Camp Run carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 20/41 over Rock Camp Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20/41 over Rock Camp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.