US Bridges

County Route 21/37 over Pocatalico Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.05 M West of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000018A097

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21/37 over Pocatalico Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 21/37 over Pocatalico Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21/37
CrossesPocatalico Creek
Location0.05 M West of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 2137
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.61168, -81.6534
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic218 by 2042
Trucks7%
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$850,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21/37 over Pocatalico Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21/37 over Pocatalico Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 21/37 over Pocatalico Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21/37 over Pocatalico Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21/37 over Pocatalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.