US Bridges

CR 21/21 over Lt Fk Sycamore Creek

Poor

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI East of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000018A194

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 21/21 over Lt Fk Sycamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 21/21 over Lt Fk Sycamore Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesCR 21/21
CrossesLt Fk Sycamore Creek
Location0.06 MI East of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 2121
Coordinates38.83718, -81.70003
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic58 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 21/21 over Lt Fk Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 21/21 over Lt Fk Sycamore 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 21/21 over Lt Fk Sycamore Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 21/21 over Lt Fk Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 21/21 over Lt Fk Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.