US Bridges

C.R. 18 over Smith Creek

Good

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 1.19 Mi. S. Jct. CR 18/1 · Structure no. 00000000036A167

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 18 over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 18 over Smith Creek in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesC.R. 18
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.19 Mi. S. Jct. CR 18/1
RouteCounty Highway 1800
Coordinates38.61602, -79.4114
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic234 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 18 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 18 over Smith Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 18 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 18 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.