US Bridges

County Route 42 over Middle Fk. Pocatalico Ck

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 1.58 Mi. N. CR.21 · Structure no. 00000000018A143

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 42 over Middle Fk. Pocatalico Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 42 over Middle Fk. Pocatalico Ck in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 42
CrossesMiddle Fk. Pocatalico Ck
Location1.58 Mi. N. CR.21
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates38.56537, -81.62263
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic435 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 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 42 over Middle Fk. Pocatalico Ck built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 42 over Middle Fk. Pocatalico Ck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 42 over Middle Fk. Pocatalico Ck carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 42 over Middle Fk. Pocatalico Ck?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 42 over Middle Fk. Pocatalico Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.