US Bridges

County Route 21 over Grasslick Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.89 Mile S of CR 21/29 · Structure no. 00000000018A070

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21 over Grasslick Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 21 over Grasslick Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21
CrossesGrasslick Creek
Location0.89 Mile S of CR 21/29
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.70946, -81.66543
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21 over Grasslick Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21 over Grasslick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 21 over Grasslick Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21 over Grasslick Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21 over Grasslick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.