US Bridges

Wv Route 18 over Bluestone Creek

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.21 MI South CO Rt 18/1 · Structure no. 00000000009A046

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 18 over Bluestone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv Route 18 over Bluestone Creek in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 18
CrossesBluestone Creek
Location0.21 MI South CO Rt 18/1
RouteState Highway 1800
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28729, -80.76464
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2020)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Wv Route 18 over Bluestone Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 18 over Bluestone 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 18 over Bluestone Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 18 over Bluestone Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Wv Route 18 over Bluestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.