US Bridges

Co. Route 219/21 over Dry Creek

Good

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.10 Miles E. of US 219 · Structure no. 00000000032A089

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Route 219/21 over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Route 219/21 over Dry Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Route 219/21
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.10 Miles E. of US 219
RouteCounty Highway 21921
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.43284, -80.7041
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic67 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Route 219/21 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Route 219/21 over Dry 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 2021.

How much traffic does Co. Route 219/21 over Dry Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Route 219/21 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Route 219/21 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.