US Bridges

County Route 21/28 over Grasslick Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.13 M. South of CR 34/14 · Structure no. 00000000018A092

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21/28 over Grasslick Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 21/28 over Grasslick Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 870 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21/28
CrossesGrasslick Creek
Location0.13 M. South of CR 34/14
RouteCounty Highway 2128
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.70946, -81.63954
Functional classRural Local

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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic870 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21/28 over Grasslick Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21/28 over Grasslick Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 21/28 over Grasslick Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 21/28 over Grasslick Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21/28 over Grasslick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.