US Bridges

Wv 20 over Brooks Branch

Poor

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 20/4 · Structure no. 00000000045A075

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Brooks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 20 over Brooks Branch in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,045 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesBrooks Branch
Location0.01 Miles N. of CR 20/4
RouteState Highway 2000
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.70821, -80.88744
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,045 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Wv 20 over Brooks Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over Brooks Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Brooks Branch carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Brooks Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns Wv 20 over Brooks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.