US Bridges

Wv Route 20 F over Coon Creek

Fair

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CO Rt 44 Sls · Structure no. 00000000051A033

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 20 F over Coon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv Route 20 F over Coon Creek in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,922 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 20 F
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.01 MI N of CO Rt 44 Sls
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.36597, -80.59794
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,922 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 20 F over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 20 F over Coon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 20 F over Coon Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 20 F over Coon Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 20 F over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.