US Bridges

Wv 20 over Tug Creek

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 1.19 Miles S. of CR 20/4 · Structure no. 00000000045A087

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,413
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Tug Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 20 over Tug Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3,413 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesTug Creek
Location1.19 Miles S. of CR 20/4
RouteState Highway 2000
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.69377, -80.87697
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,413 (2020)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 20 over Tug Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over Tug 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Tug Creek carry?

About 3,413 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Tug Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Tug Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.