CR 21 over Mill Creek
PoorJackson County, West Virginia · 0.62 Mile South of CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000018A234
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 21 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 21 over Mill Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 76 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,990 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 21 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is CR 21 over Mill 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 21 over Mill Creek carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CR 21 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns CR 21 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.