US Bridges

County Road 18 over Nutter Fk. of Goose Ck.

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Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. S. of Us. 50 · Structure no. 00000000043A063

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Nutter Fk. of Goose Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 18 over Nutter Fk. of Goose Ck. in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesNutter Fk. of Goose Ck.
Location0.09 Mi. S. of Us. 50
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.23827, -81.22293
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Nutter Fk. of Goose Ck. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 18 over Nutter Fk. of Goose Ck. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 18 over Nutter Fk. of Goose Ck. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Nutter Fk. of Goose Ck.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Nutter Fk. of Goose Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.