US Bridges

CR 18 Sls over Back Creek

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI West of CR 20SLS · Structure no. 00000000002A123

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18 Sls over Back Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 18 Sls over Back Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 18 Sls
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.05 MI West of CR 20SLS
RouteCounty Highway 1800
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.43582, -78.11751
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic1,086 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 18 Sls over Back Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 18 Sls over Back Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 18 Sls over Back Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 18 Sls over Back Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 18 Sls over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.