US Bridges

Wv 18 over Cove Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI S of CO 4 · Structure no. 00000000011A044

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 18 over Cove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 18 over Cove Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 18
CrossesCove Creek
Location0.13 MI S of CO 4
RouteState Highway 1800
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.08759, -80.76565
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic420 by 2038
Trucks7%
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$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 18 over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 18 over Cove 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 18 over Cove Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 18 over Cove Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Wv 18 over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.