US Bridges

Wv 622 over Rocky Fork

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile N of CR 5/3 · Structure no. 00000000020A561

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 622 over Rocky Fork is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Wv 622 over Rocky Fork in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,836 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 622
CrossesRocky Fork
Location0.04 Mile N of CR 5/3
RouteState Highway 622
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.42787, -81.74712
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2020)
Projected traffic15,836 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 622 over Rocky Fork built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 622 over Rocky Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 622 over Rocky Fork carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 622 over Rocky Fork?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 622 over Rocky Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.