US Bridges

County Route 21 over Possum Trot Run

Poor

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.26 Mi. N. of Cr. 25 · Structure no. 00000000036A056

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21 over Possum Trot Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 21 over Possum Trot Run in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21
CrossesPossum Trot Run
Location0.26 Mi. N. of Cr. 25
RouteCounty Highway 2100
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.50971, -79.31846
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic428 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21 over Possum Trot Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21 over Possum Trot Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 21 over Possum Trot Run carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21 over Possum Trot Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21 over Possum Trot Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.