US Bridges

County Route 18 over Stewart Run

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.78 MI N of Wv Rt 57 F · Structure no. 00000000001A031

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 18 over Stewart Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 18 over Stewart Run in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 18
CrossesStewart Run
Location0.78 MI N of Wv Rt 57 F
RouteCounty Highway 1800
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.16442, -80.13193
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic177 by 2038
Trucks8%
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$250,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 18 over Stewart Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 18 over Stewart Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 18 over Stewart Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 18 over Stewart Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 18 over Stewart Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.