US Bridges

County Route 21 over Dudden Fork

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. N. of Cr. 21/38 · Structure no. 00000000018A061

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21 over Dudden Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 21 over Dudden Fork in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 65 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21
CrossesDudden Fork
Location0.01 Mi. N. of Cr. 21/38
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.59787, -81.63992
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2016)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21 over Dudden Fork built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Route 21 over Dudden Fork 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 21 over Dudden Fork carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21 over Dudden Fork?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21 over Dudden Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.