US Bridges

County Route 13 over Pocatalico River

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.92 Mile South of CR 32 · Structure no. 00000000044A185

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Pocatalico River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 13 over Pocatalico River in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesPocatalico River
Location0.92 Mile South of CR 32
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.63102, -81.47307
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 on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 over Pocatalico River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 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 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 13 over Pocatalico River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13 over Pocatalico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.