County Road 21/14 over Drift Run
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, West Virginia · 0.50 MI N of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000018A187
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 21/14 over Drift Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 21/14 over Drift Run in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 21/14 over Drift Run built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 21/14 over Drift 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 21/14 over Drift Run carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Road 21/14 over Drift Run?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 21/14 over Drift Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.