US Bridges

CR 21/16 over Grapevine Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.83 MI E of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000020A054

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 21/16 over Grapevine Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 21/16 over Grapevine Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 21/16
CrossesGrapevine Creek
Location1.83 MI E of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 2116
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.51617, -81.60095
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic749 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 21/16 over Grapevine Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 21/16 over Grapevine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 21/16 over Grapevine Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 21/16 over Grapevine Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 21/16 over Grapevine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.