County Route 21/9 over Upper Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI W of CO 21 · Structure no. 00000000004A138
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 21/9 over Upper Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 21/9 over Upper Mill Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 12 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 21/9 over Upper Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 21/9 over Upper Mill Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does County Route 21/9 over Upper Mill Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 21/9 over Upper Mill Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 21/9 over Upper Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.