US Bridges

County Route 21 over Sycamore Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. N. Cr. 21/22 · Structure no. 00000000018A073

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Route 21 over Sycamore Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 3 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,425 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.02 Mi. N. Cr. 21/22
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.82432, -81.70716
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2019)
Projected traffic9,425 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21 over Sycamore 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 March 2023.

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

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.