US Bridges

County Route 19 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Riv

Poor

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.43 M East of CR 119/7 · Structure no. 00000000018A206

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 19 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Riv in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 19
CrossesMiddle Fk Pocatalico Riv
Location0.43 M East of CR 119/7
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates38.6535, -81.57596
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic580 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$675,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Riv built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Riv 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 19 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Riv carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Riv?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.