US Bridges

County Route 21/11 over Left Fork Sandy Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile East of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000018A230

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21/11 over Left Fork Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 21/11 over Left Fork Sandy Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2039. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21/11
CrossesLeft Fork Sandy Creek
Location0.01 Mile East of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 2111
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.96905, -81.59801
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic29 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$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21/11 over Left Fork Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21/11 over Left Fork Sandy Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 21/11 over Left Fork Sandy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 21/11 over Left Fork Sandy Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21/11 over Left Fork Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.