US Bridges

County Route 33 over Pocatalico River

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CR 33/9 · Structure no. 00000000020A720

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
207 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 33 over Pocatalico River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 33 over Pocatalico River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 33
CrossesPocatalico River
Location0.01 MI E of CR 33/9
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.5505, -81.58125
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic786 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
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$550,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 33 over Pocatalico River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 33 over Pocatalico River 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 County Route 33 over Pocatalico River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 33 over Pocatalico River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 33 over Pocatalico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.