US Bridges

CR 36/15 over Mud Fork Pocatalico Rvr

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI East of Wv 36 · Structure no. 00000000044A084

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 36/15 over Mud Fork Pocatalico Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 36/15 over Mud Fork Pocatalico Rvr in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 36/15
CrossesMud Fork Pocatalico Rvr
Location0.06 MI East of Wv 36
RouteCounty Highway 3615
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.66253, -81.28414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 36/15 over Mud Fork Pocatalico Rvr built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 36/15 over Mud Fork Pocatalico Rvr 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 36/15 over Mud Fork Pocatalico Rvr carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 36/15 over Mud Fork Pocatalico Rvr?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 36/15 over Mud Fork Pocatalico Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.