US Bridges

Wv 20 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.08 Miles S. of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000045A042

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,130
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Laurel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 20 over Laurel Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,684 by 2040. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.08 Miles S. of CR 7
RouteState Highway 2000
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.7695, -80.89183
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2020)
Projected traffic2,684 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 20 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over Laurel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.