US Bridges

County Route 18 over Goose Creek

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. N. of Cr. 18/1 · Structure no. 00000000043A062

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 18 over Goose Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 18 over Goose Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 18
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.01 Mi. N. of Cr. 18/1
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.21318, -81.23106
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 18 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 18 over Goose 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 2024.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 18 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 18 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.