US Bridges

County Road 21/22 over Sycamore Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. S. of Cr. 21/39 · Structure no. 00000000018A089

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21/22 over Sycamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 21/22 over Sycamore Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21/22
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.09 Mi. S. of Cr. 21/39
RouteCounty Highway 2122
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.83609, -81.67275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic725 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21/22 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21/22 over Sycamore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 21/22 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21/22 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21/22 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.