US Bridges

County Route 21/6 over Dunloup Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.14 Miles E. of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000010A099

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21/6 over Dunloup Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 21/6 over Dunloup Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21/6
CrossesDunloup Creek
Location0.14 Miles E. of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 2106
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.90579, -81.15492
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic22 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 21/6 over Dunloup Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County Route 21/6 over Dunloup 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 21/6 over Dunloup Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21/6 over Dunloup Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21/6 over Dunloup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.