US Bridges

CR 21 over Left Fork Sycamore Ck

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI South of CR 21/20 · Structure no. 00000000018A074

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 21 over Left Fork Sycamore Ck is a concrete slab carrying CR 21 over Left Fork Sycamore Ck in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1932, 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,510 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 21
CrossesLeft Fork Sycamore Ck
Location0.06 MI South of CR 21/20
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8446, -81.69963
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2019)
Projected traffic5,510 by 2039
Trucks6%
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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 21 over Left Fork Sycamore Ck built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is CR 21 over Left Fork Sycamore Ck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 21 over Left Fork Sycamore Ck carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 21 over Left Fork Sycamore Ck?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 21 over Left Fork Sycamore Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.