US Bridges

Wv 20 over Grassy Creek

Poor

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI N of CO 20/10 · Structure no. 00000000051A039

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Grassy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv 20 over Grassy Creek in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,166 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location0.29 MI N of CO 20/10
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.55978, -80.45143
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,166 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 20 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over Grassy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.