US Bridges

County Route 21/15 over Smithers Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles S. of CR 2 · Structure no. 00000000010A254

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
996
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21/15 over Smithers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 21/15 over Smithers Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21/15
CrossesSmithers Creek
Location0.02 Miles S. of CR 2
RouteCounty Highway 2115
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.18138, -81.30614
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2019)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21/15 over Smithers Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21/15 over Smithers 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 21/15 over Smithers Creek carry?

About 996 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21/15 over Smithers Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21/15 over Smithers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.