US Bridges

U. S. 220 over Reeds Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S JCT CR 8 · Structure no. 00000000036A112

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U. S. 220 over Reeds Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U. S. 220 over Reeds Creek in Pendleton 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 6 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,591 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU. S. 220
CrossesReeds Creek
Location0.03 MI S JCT CR 8
RouteU.S. Route 22000
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.78492, -79.28482
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic1,591 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 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 U. S. 220 over Reeds Creek built?

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

What condition is U. S. 220 over Reeds 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does U. S. 220 over Reeds Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U. S. 220 over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns U. S. 220 over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.