Pocahontas County Bridge Report Card
Pocahontas County scores 35 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Pocahontas County has 117 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 29 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 24.8% is above the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 22,090 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pocahontas County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 35/100 (F). The county has 117 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 29 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 22,090 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 24.8% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 41.1% of measured traffic | 25.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 53,770 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 24.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 22,090 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pocahontas County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wv 39 over Greenbrier River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,700 | 1959 |
| US 219 & Wv 55 over Stony Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,700 | 1998 |
| Wv 28 over North Fork Deer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1957 |
| Wv. 39 over Cummins Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,400 | 1947 |
| W. V. 28 over Riley Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,300 | 1970 |
| US 250 over W Fork Greenbrier River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1965 |
| Wv 39 & Wv 92 over Douthat Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 800 | 1952 |
| Wv 39 over Laurel Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 800 | 1952 |
| Wv. 92 over Anthony Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 1956 |
| Wv. 92 over Cochran Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 1956 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.