US Bridges

County Route 18/4 over Cove Creek

Good

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. N Wv 18 · Structure no. 00000000011A134

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 18/4 over Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 18/4 over Cove Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 18/4
CrossesCove Creek
Location0.03 Mi. N Wv 18
RouteCounty Highway 1804
Coordinates39.05938, -80.76815
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 18/4 over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 18/4 over Cove Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 18/4 over Cove Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 18/4 over Cove Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 18/4 over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.