US Bridges

Wv 20 over Brushy Fork

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI S CO 13 · Structure no. 00000000049A084

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Brushy Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv 20 over Brushy Fork in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,328 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location0.16 MI S CO 13
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99825, -80.23236
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2018)
Projected traffic20,328 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 20 over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over Brushy Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Brushy Fork carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.