County Route 21 over South Fork Hughes River
GoodRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mile South of Wv 47 · Structure no. 00000000043A071
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 21 over South Fork Hughes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 21 over South Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2039. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 South Fork Hughes River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 21 over South Fork Hughes River 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does County Route 21 over South Fork Hughes River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 21 over South Fork Hughes River?
The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 21 over South Fork Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.