County Route 21 over Fish Creek
FairMarshall County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR74 · Structure no. 00000000026A093
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 181 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 21 over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 21 over Fish Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 County Route 21 over Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 21 over Fish 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 21 over Fish Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is County Route 21 over Fish Creek?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 21 over Fish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.