US Bridges

Cr. 18 over Smith Creek

Good

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mi. N. Jct. Us. 220 · Structure no. 00000000036A050

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 18 over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 18 over Smith Creek in Pendleton 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCr. 18
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.11 Mi. N. Jct. Us. 220
RouteCounty Highway 1800
Coordinates38.6184, -79.34853
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic351 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 18 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 18 over Smith Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 18 over Smith Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 18 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 18 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.