US Bridges

CR 21 over Nesselroad Run

Poor

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.43 MI S of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000018A078

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 21 over Nesselroad Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 21 over Nesselroad Run in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 21
CrossesNesselroad Run
Location0.43 MI S of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.95969, -81.62293
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$920,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 21 over Nesselroad Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 21 over Nesselroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 21 over Nesselroad Run carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 21 over Nesselroad Run?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 21 over Nesselroad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.