US Bridges

CR 18 over Cedar Run

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI S of CR 18/3 · Structure no. 00000000018A057

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18 over Cedar Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 18 over Cedar Run in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 18
CrossesCedar Run
Location0.22 MI S of CR 18/3
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.91031, -81.77198
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic870 by 2042
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$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 18 over Cedar Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 18 over Cedar 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 18 over Cedar Run carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 18 over Cedar Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 18 over Cedar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.