County Route 21 over Tygart Creek
PoorWood County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. S. of CR 21/25 · Structure no. 00000000054A058
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 21 over Tygart Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Route 21 over Tygart Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,682 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 21 over Tygart Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 21 over Tygart Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 21 over Tygart Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 21 over Tygart Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 21 over Tygart Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.