US Bridges

County Route 42/9 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Crk

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.42 Mile South of CR 42 · Structure no. 00000000018A236

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 42/9 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 42/9 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Crk in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 42/9
CrossesMiddle Fk Pocatalico Crk
Location0.42 Mile South of CR 42
RouteCounty Highway 429
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.57624, -81.59333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 42/9 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Crk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 42/9 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 42/9 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Crk carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 42/9 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Crk?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 42/9 over Middle Fk Pocatalico Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.