US Bridges

County Route 18 over Daniels Run

Poor

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.01 M South of CR 18/4 · Structure no. 00000000007A050

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 18 over Daniels Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 18 over Daniels Run in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 18
CrossesDaniels Run
Location0.01 M South of CR 18/4
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates38.8247, -81.14683
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic304 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$550,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 18 over Daniels Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 18 over Daniels Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Route 18 over Daniels Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 18 over Daniels Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.