Wv 20 over French Creek
PoorUpshur County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI N of CO 4/15 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A015
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 20 over French Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 20 over French Creek in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2038. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 20 over French Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 20 over French Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 20 over French Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wv 20 over French Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 20 over French Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.