US Bridges

County Route 18 over Cove Lick

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.01MI S of CO 18/3 · Structure no. 00000000021A048

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 18 over Cove Lick is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 18 over Cove Lick in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 73 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 18
CrossesCove Lick
Location0.01MI S of CO 18/3
RouteCounty Highway 1800
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.98368, -80.64417
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic58 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$45,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 18 over Cove Lick built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is County Route 18 over Cove Lick 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 18 over Cove Lick carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 18 over Cove Lick?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 18 over Cove Lick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.