US Bridges

County Route 21 over Upper Mill Creek

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N of CO 32 · Structure no. 00000000004A185

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21 over Upper Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 21 over Upper Mill Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 21
CrossesUpper Mill Creek
Location0.02 MI N of CO 32
RouteCounty Highway 2100
Coordinates38.62457, -80.84436
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2018)
Projected traffic578 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21 over Upper Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 21 over Upper Mill Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21 over Upper Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21 over Upper Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.