US Bridges

CO Rt 21 over Copper Fork of Sandy Crk

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI S CR 33/8 · Structure no. 00000000018A077

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 21 over Copper Fork of Sandy Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying CO Rt 21 over Copper Fork of Sandy Crk in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 6 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,755 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesCO Rt 21
CrossesCopper Fork of Sandy Crk
Location0.05 MI S CR 33/8
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates38.90872, -81.66295
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,755 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 21 over Copper Fork of Sandy Crk built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 21 over Copper Fork of Sandy Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 21 over Copper Fork of Sandy Crk carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 21 over Copper Fork of Sandy Crk?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 21 over Copper Fork of Sandy Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.