County Route 21/29 over Branch of Tygart Creek
PoorPosted for loadWood County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile East of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000054A064
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 21/29 over Branch of Tygart Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 21/29 over Branch of Tygart Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 21/29 over Branch of Tygart Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 21/29 over Branch of 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 21/29 over Branch of Tygart Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 21/29 over Branch of Tygart Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 21/29 over Branch of Tygart Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.