US Bridges

County Route 20/10 over Laurel Fork

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N CO Rt 32/5 · Structure no. 00000000049A137

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20/10 over Laurel Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 20/10 over Laurel Fork in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 20/10
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.01 MI N CO Rt 32/5
RouteCounty Highway 2010
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.87524, -80.26413
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic385 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 20/10 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20/10 over Laurel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 20/10 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Route 20/10 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20/10 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.