US Bridges

CR 38/1 over Pocatalico River

Good

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI N of CR 31 · Structure no. 00000000040A171

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38/1 over Pocatalico River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 38/1 over Pocatalico River in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 38/1
CrossesPocatalico River
Location0.03 MI N of CR 31
RouteCounty Highway 381
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.47662, -81.73671
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic122 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 38/1 over Pocatalico River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 38/1 over Pocatalico River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 38/1 over Pocatalico River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 38/1 over Pocatalico River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 38/1 over Pocatalico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.