US Bridges

County Road 18 Sls over Cullers Run

FairPosted for load

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.47 Mi. E. of 18/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A037

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 Sls over Cullers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 18 Sls over Cullers Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 85 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18 Sls
CrossesCullers Run
Location0.47 Mi. E. of 18/1 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1800
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.84855, -78.89457
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic265 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 County Road 18 Sls over Cullers Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 18 Sls over Cullers Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 18 Sls over Cullers Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 Sls over Cullers Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 Sls over Cullers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.