US Bridges

CR 21 over Lower Creek

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000006A225

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 21 over Lower Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 21 over Lower Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesCR 21
CrossesLower Creek
Location0.01 Mile West of CR 9
RouteCounty Highway 2100
Coordinates38.45205, -82.16841
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2042
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 CR 21 over Lower Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 21 over Lower 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does CR 21 over Lower Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 21 over Lower Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 21 over Lower Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.