US Bridges

Wv 85 over Rocklick Branch

Good

Boone County, West Virginia · 4.34 MI N of CR 11/4 · Structure no. 00000000003A153

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,391
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 85 over Rocklick Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 85 over Rocklick Branch in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,461 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesWv 85
CrossesRocklick Branch
Location4.34 MI N of CR 11/4
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates37.84673, -81.62869
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2022)
Projected traffic1,461 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 85 over Rocklick Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 85 over Rocklick Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 85 over Rocklick Branch carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 85 over Rocklick Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 85 over Rocklick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.