US Bridges

County Route 80 over Rocky Fork of 18 Mile

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.15 Mile N of CR 80/3 · Structure no. 00000000027A152

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

County Route 80 over Rocky Fork of 18 Mile is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 80 over Rocky Fork of 18 Mile in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 95 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 80
CrossesRocky Fork of 18 Mile
Location0.15 Mile N of CR 80/3
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates38.6097, -82.14438
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic207 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Route 80 over Rocky Fork of 18 Mile built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is County Route 80 over Rocky Fork of 18 Mile 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 County Route 80 over Rocky Fork of 18 Mile carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 80 over Rocky Fork of 18 Mile?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 80 over Rocky Fork of 18 Mile?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.