US Bridges

CR 21/35 over Pocatalico Creek

Poor

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI West of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000018A095

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 21/35 over Pocatalico Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 21/35 over Pocatalico Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 218 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 21/35
CrossesPocatalico Creek
Location0.10 MI West of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 2135
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.62851, -81.677
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic218 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 21/35 over Pocatalico Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 21/35 over Pocatalico 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 21/35 over Pocatalico Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 21/35 over Pocatalico Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 21/35 over Pocatalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.