US Bridges

County Route 21/4 over Marr Branch

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.60 Miles S. of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000010A276

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21/4 over Marr Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 21/4 over Marr Branch in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21/4
CrossesMarr Branch
Location0.60 Miles S. of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 2104
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.07057, -81.11135
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 21/4 over Marr Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21/4 over Marr Branch 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 21/4 over Marr Branch carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21/4 over Marr Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21/4 over Marr Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.