US Bridges

County Route 32/3 over Pocatalico River

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.47 MI N of Wv 622 · Structure no. 00000000020A683

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32/3 over Pocatalico River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 32/3 over Pocatalico River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,489 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 32/3
CrossesPocatalico River
Location0.47 MI N of Wv 622
RouteCounty Highway 323
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.51614, -81.64541
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,489 by 2043
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 32/3 over Pocatalico River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 32/3 over Pocatalico River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 32/3 over Pocatalico River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 32/3 over Pocatalico River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32/3 over Pocatalico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.