County Route 21/15 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek
PoorJackson County, West Virginia · 0.18 Mile South of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000018A227
- Built
- 1887
- 138 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 21/15 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 21/15 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 138 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 21/15 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is County Route 21/15 over Left Fork of Sandy 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 County Route 21/15 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 21/15 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 21/15 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.