US Bridges

County Route 13 over Pocatalico River

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000044A157

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Pocatalico River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 13 over Pocatalico River in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesPocatalico River
Location0.01 Mile South of CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.59617, -81.5088
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic144 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13 over Pocatalico River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 13 over Pocatalico River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 13 over Pocatalico River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13 over Pocatalico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.