US Bridges

County Route 18 over French Creek

Good

Pleasants County, West Virginia · 0.30 Mile East of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000037A030

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 18 over French Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 18 over French Creek in Pleasants County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 18
CrossesFrench Creek
Location0.30 Mile East of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyPleasants County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36856, -81.2396
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic286 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 18 over French Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 18 over French 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 18 over French Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 18 over French Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 18 over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.