US Bridges

County Rt 3/21 over Whitestick Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. W of Co. 16/10 · Structure no. 00000000041A171

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 3/21 over Whitestick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Rt 3/21 over Whitestick Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,208 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 3/21
CrossesWhitestick Creek
Location0.05 Mi. W of Co. 16/10
RouteCounty Highway 321
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.77694, -81.21618
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,208 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 3/21 over Whitestick Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 3/21 over Whitestick 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 3/21 over Whitestick Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 3/21 over Whitestick Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 3/21 over Whitestick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.