Pocahontas CR 1/8 over Little Thorny Creek
GoodPocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.5 Mi. W of JCT CR 1/10 · Structure no. 00000000038A143
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pocahontas CR 1/8 over Little Thorny Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pocahontas CR 1/8 over Little Thorny Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pocahontas CR 1/8 over Little Thorny Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pocahontas CR 1/8 over Little Thorny 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Pocahontas CR 1/8 over Little Thorny Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Pocahontas CR 1/8 over Little Thorny Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Pocahontas CR 1/8 over Little Thorny Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.