US Bridges

County Route 21/20 over White Oak Creek

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.12 Miles S. of CR 20/1 · Structure no. 00000000010A313

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,542
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21/20 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 21/20 over White Oak Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,922 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Route 21/20
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.12 Miles S. of CR 20/1
RouteCounty Highway 2120
Coordinates37.94122, -81.16108
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2019)
Projected traffic1,922 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21/20 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21/20 over White Oak 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 21/20 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21/20 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21/20 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.