US Bridges

County Route 20/11 over French Creek

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.42 MI W CO 4/15 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A049

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20/11 over French Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Route 20/11 over French Creek in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 20/11
CrossesFrench Creek
Location0.42 MI W CO 4/15 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 2011
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.88047, -80.3157
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic185 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 20/11 over French Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20/11 over French 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 20/11 over French Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 20/11 over French Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20/11 over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.