US Bridges

County Route 20/21 over Twenty Mile Creek

Good

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles S. of CR 20/1 · Structure no. 00000000034A140

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20/21 over Twenty Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 20/21 over Twenty Mile Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 298 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCounty Route 20/21
CrossesTwenty Mile Creek
Location0.03 Miles S. of CR 20/1
RouteCounty Highway 2021
Coordinates38.2779, -81.14386
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2019)
Projected traffic364 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 20/21 over Twenty Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20/21 over Twenty Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 20/21 over Twenty Mile Creek carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 20/21 over Twenty Mile Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20/21 over Twenty Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.