Wv Route 18 over Meathouse Fork
FairPosted for loadDoddridge County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South CO Rt 25 · Structure no. 00000000009A029
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 236 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 18 over Meathouse Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv Route 18 over Meathouse Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 18 over Meathouse Fork built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 18 over Meathouse Fork 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 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Route 18 over Meathouse Fork carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 18 over Meathouse Fork?
The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 18 over Meathouse Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.