US Bridges

County Route 42 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Crk

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mile South CR 42/7 · Structure no. 00000000018A145

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 42 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 42 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Crk 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 42
CrossesMiddle Fk Pocatalico Crk
Location0.12 Mile South CR 42/7
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates38.59182, -81.57906
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic102 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 42 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Crk built?

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

What condition is County Route 42 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Crk 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 October 2024.

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

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 42 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Crk?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 42 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.