Cr. 21 over Little Tygart Creek
PoorPosted for loadWood County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. S. of Cr. 21/21 · Structure no. 00000000054A059
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cr. 21 over Little Tygart Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cr. 21 over Little Tygart Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,811 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cr. 21 over Little Tygart Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cr. 21 over Little 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Cr. 21 over Little Tygart Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cr. 21 over Little Tygart Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cr. 21 over Little Tygart Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.