US Bridges

County Route 20/9 over Right Fork Holly River

Fair

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI E Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000051A045

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20/9 over Right Fork Holly River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 20/9 over Right Fork Holly River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 20/9
CrossesRight Fork Holly River
Location0.10 MI E Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 2009
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.5641, -80.41928
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic42 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 20/9 over Right Fork Holly River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20/9 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 20/9 over Right Fork Holly River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 20/9 over Right Fork Holly River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20/9 over Right Fork Holly River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.