US Bridges

County Route 7 over Pocatalico River

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 30 · Structure no. 00000000020A747

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Pocatalico River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 7 over Pocatalico River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,048 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesPocatalico River
Location0.01 MI S of CR 30
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.50231, -81.71435
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,048 by 2042
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 County Route 7 over Pocatalico River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7 over Pocatalico River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Pocatalico River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 over Pocatalico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.