US Bridges

County Route 18 over South Fork Creek

Fair

Hancock County, West Virginia · 0.94 Mi. East JCT CR 18/1 · Structure no. 00000000015A017

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 18 over South Fork Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Route 18 over South Fork Creek in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 18
CrossesSouth Fork Creek
Location0.94 Mi. East JCT CR 18/1
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyHancock County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.54286, -80.52247
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic852 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$215,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 18 over South Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 18 over South Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 18 over South Fork Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 18 over South Fork Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns County Route 18 over South Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.