US Bridges

County Route 21 over Lt Fk Sandy Creek

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.62 Mi. N. of Cr. 21/6 · Structure no. 00000000018A081

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21 over Lt Fk Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Route 21 over Lt Fk Sandy Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21
CrossesLt Fk Sandy Creek
Location0.62 Mi. N. of Cr. 21/6
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.00766, -81.58242
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic435 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21 over Lt Fk Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21 over Lt Fk Sandy Creek 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 County Route 21 over Lt Fk Sandy Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21 over Lt Fk Sandy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21 over Lt Fk Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.