US Bridges

County Route 21/27 over Grasslick Run

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile South of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000018A091

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21/27 over Grasslick Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 21/27 over Grasslick Run in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21/27
CrossesGrasslick Run
Location0.04 Mile South of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 2127
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.7531, -81.68909
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic116 by 2039
Trucks0%
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$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21/27 over Grasslick Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21/27 over Grasslick Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 21/27 over Grasslick Run carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 21/27 over Grasslick Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21/27 over Grasslick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.