US Bridges

Wv 20 (f) over Right Fork Holly River

Fair

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of Wv 15 · Structure no. 00000000051A040

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 (f) over Right Fork Holly River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv 20 (f) over Right Fork Holly River 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 20 (f)
CrossesRight Fork Holly River
Location0.03 MI S of Wv 15
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.56427, -80.44501
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 (f) over Right Fork Holly River built?

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

What condition is Wv 20 (f) over Right Fork Holly River 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 Wv 20 (f) over Right Fork Holly River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 (f) over Right Fork Holly River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 (f) over Right Fork Holly River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.