US Bridges

County Route 34/1 over Pocatalico River

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of CR 34 · Structure no. 00000000044A076

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 34/1 over Pocatalico River is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 34/1 over Pocatalico River in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 34/1
CrossesPocatalico River
Location0.01 Mi. S. of CR 34
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.63597, -81.40646
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic16 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 34/1 over Pocatalico River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 34/1 over Pocatalico River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 34/1 over Pocatalico River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 34/1 over Pocatalico River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 34/1 over Pocatalico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.