US Bridges

County Route 20 over Mckim Creek

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West JCT CR 20/1 · Structure no. 00000000048A065

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20 over Mckim Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Route 20 over Mckim Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 20
CrossesMckim Creek
Location0.01 Mi. West JCT CR 20/1
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.3706, -80.9719
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$348,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 20 over Mckim Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20 over Mckim 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 20 over Mckim Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 20 over Mckim Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns County Route 20 over Mckim Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.