US Bridges

CR-21 over Buck Run

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 1.60 Mi. West JCT CR21/1 · Structure no. 00000000052A151

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-21 over Buck Run is a steel culvert carrying CR-21 over Buck Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-21
CrossesBuck Run
Location1.60 Mi. West JCT CR21/1
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.50815, -80.52078
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$348,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-21 over Buck Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-21 over Buck Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR-21 over Buck Run carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR-21 over Buck Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR-21 over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.