US Bridges

Poca. Co. Rt 219/3 over Stoney Creek

Good

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.78 MI S. of Poca Cr. 19 · Structure no. 00000000038A139

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poca. Co. Rt 219/3 over Stoney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poca. Co. Rt 219/3 over Stoney Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 266 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesPoca. Co. Rt 219/3
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.78 MI S. of Poca Cr. 19
RouteCounty Highway 21903
Coordinates38.25746, -80.10036
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic266 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Poca. Co. Rt 219/3 over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poca. Co. Rt 219/3 over Stoney Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Poca. Co. Rt 219/3 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Poca. Co. Rt 219/3 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Poca. Co. Rt 219/3 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.