US Bridges

Wv 20 over Rt Fk Little Kanawha Rvr

Fair

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.34 MI N of CO 2 · Structure no. 00000000051A044

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Rt Fk Little Kanawha Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wv 20 over Rt Fk Little Kanawha Rvr in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2038. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesWv 20
CrossesRt Fk Little Kanawha Rvr
Location0.34 MI N of CO 2
RouteState Highway 2000
Coordinates38.73, -80.38759
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic473 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 Wv 20 over Rt Fk Little Kanawha Rvr built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over Rt Fk Little Kanawha Rvr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Rt Fk Little Kanawha Rvr carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Rt Fk Little Kanawha Rvr?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Rt Fk Little Kanawha Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.