US Bridges

CR 18 over Copperas Mine Fork

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South of CR 9/2 · Structure no. 00000000023A084

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18 over Copperas Mine Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 18 over Copperas Mine Fork in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 48 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 18
CrossesCopperas Mine Fork
Location0.02 MI South of CR 9/2
RouteCounty Highway 1800
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.82492, -82.06008
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating90.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 CR 18 over Copperas Mine Fork built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR 18 over Copperas Mine Fork 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 CR 18 over Copperas Mine Fork carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 18 over Copperas Mine Fork?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 18 over Copperas Mine Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.