US Bridges

Pocahontas CR 27/3 over Island Lick Run

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 1.12 Miles E JCT 21/3 · Structure no. 00000000038A140

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pocahontas CR 27/3 over Island Lick Run is a concrete slab carrying Pocahontas CR 27/3 over Island Lick Run in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPocahontas CR 27/3
CrossesIsland Lick Run
Location1.12 Miles E JCT 21/3
RouteCounty Highway 2703
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.11422, -80.16695
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Pocahontas CR 27/3 over Island Lick Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pocahontas CR 27/3 over Island Lick Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pocahontas CR 27/3 over Island Lick Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Pocahontas CR 27/3 over Island Lick Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pocahontas CR 27/3 over Island Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.