US Bridges

West Virginia 20 over Fallen Timber Run

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. North JCT CR 78 · Structure no. 00000000052A061

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 20 over Fallen Timber Run is a concrete culvert carrying West Virginia 20 over Fallen Timber Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,507 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 20
CrossesFallen Timber Run
Location0.02 Mi. North JCT CR 78
RouteState Highway 20
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.50616, -80.57599
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,507 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 20 over Fallen Timber Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 20 over Fallen Timber Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 20 over Fallen Timber Run carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 20 over Fallen Timber Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns West Virginia 20 over Fallen Timber Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.