US Bridges

County Route 21/2 over Anthony Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.54 Miles W. of CR 16/2 · Structure no. 00000000013A067

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21/2 over Anthony Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 21/2 over Anthony Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesCounty Route 21/2
CrossesAnthony Creek
Location0.54 Miles W. of CR 16/2
RouteCounty Highway 2102
Coordinates37.91912, -80.25991
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic222 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21/2 over Anthony Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County Route 21/2 over Anthony 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 21/2 over Anthony Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21/2 over Anthony Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21/2 over Anthony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.