US Bridges

County Road 19/8 over Middle Fork Pocatalico C

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.60 MI N of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000018A208

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19/8 over Middle Fork Pocatalico C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 19/8 over Middle Fork Pocatalico C in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19/8
CrossesMiddle Fork Pocatalico C
Location0.60 MI N of CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 198
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.66323, -81.56627
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19/8 over Middle Fork Pocatalico C built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 19/8 over Middle Fork Pocatalico C 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does County Road 19/8 over Middle Fork Pocatalico C carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road 19/8 over Middle Fork Pocatalico C?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19/8 over Middle Fork Pocatalico C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.