US Bridges

Wv 20 over Little Grassy Creek

Good

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI N of CO 22 · Structure no. 00000000051A098

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Little Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 20 over Little Grassy Creek in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesWv 20
CrossesLittle Grassy Creek
Location0.07 MI N of CO 22
RouteState Highway 2000
Coordinates38.51633, -80.44762
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,470 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 Little Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over Little Grassy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Little Grassy Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Little Grassy Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Little Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.