CR 18 over Oldtown Creek
FairMason County, West Virginia · 0.70 MI E of Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000027A029
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 18 over Oldtown Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 18 over Oldtown Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 18 over Oldtown Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 18 over Oldtown 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does CR 18 over Oldtown Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 18 over Oldtown Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 18 over Oldtown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.