US Bridges

Cr. 21 over Mud Run

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.64 Mi. S. CR.12 · Structure no. 00000000018A075

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 21 over Mud Run is a concrete slab carrying Cr. 21 over Mud Run 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,785 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 21
CrossesMud Run
Location0.64 Mi. S. CR.12
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.88127, -81.68842
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,785 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 21 over Mud Run built?

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

What condition is Cr. 21 over Mud Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 21 over Mud Run carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 21 over Mud Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 21 over Mud Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.