US Bridges

County Route 21 over Grasslick Run

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.51 M South of CR 21/28 · Structure no. 00000000018A071

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21 over Grasslick Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 21 over Grasslick Run 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 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21
CrossesGrasslick Run
Location0.51 M South of CR 21/28
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.73332, -81.67675
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21 over Grasslick Run built?

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

What condition is County Route 21 over Grasslick Run 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 June 2024.

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

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

How long is County Route 21 over Grasslick Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21 over Grasslick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.