US Bridges

County Route 13/26 over Pocatalico River

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.19 Mile North of CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000044A184

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13/26 over Pocatalico River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 13/26 over Pocatalico River in Roane 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13/26
CrossesPocatalico River
Location0.19 Mile North of CR 13
RouteCounty Highway 1326
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.62091, -81.51177
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 County Route 13/26 over Pocatalico River built?

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

What condition is County Route 13/26 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 13/26 over Pocatalico River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 13/26 over Pocatalico River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13/26 over Pocatalico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.