County Route 15 over Flat Fork Pocatalico Riv
PoorPosted for loadRoane County, West Virginia · 0.70 Mile East of CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000044A038
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 15 over Flat Fork Pocatalico Riv is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 15 over Flat Fork Pocatalico Riv in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 18 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 15 over Flat Fork Pocatalico Riv built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 15 over Flat Fork Pocatalico Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 15 over Flat Fork Pocatalico Riv carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 15 over Flat Fork Pocatalico Riv?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 15 over Flat Fork Pocatalico Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.