US Bridges

Wv. 622 over Rocky Fork

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI N of CR 7/9 · Structure no. 00000000020A295

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv. 622 over Rocky Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv. 622 over Rocky Fork in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,996 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv. 622
CrossesRocky Fork
Location0.17 MI N of CR 7/9
RouteState Highway 622
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.44308, -81.72698
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2020)
Projected traffic2,996 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv. 622 over Rocky Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv. 622 over Rocky Fork 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Wv. 622 over Rocky Fork carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv. 622 over Rocky Fork?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv. 622 over Rocky Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.