US Bridges

CR 21 over Pocatalico Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mile South of CR 42 · Structure no. 00000000018A249

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 21 over Pocatalico Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 21 over Pocatalico Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2039. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 21
CrossesPocatalico Creek
Location0.05 Mile South of CR 42
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.55904, -81.63456
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2039
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 21 over Pocatalico Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 21 over Pocatalico Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 21 over Pocatalico Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 21 over Pocatalico Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 21 over Pocatalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.