US Bridges

County Route 11 over Point Pleasant Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. East JCT Wv 18 · Structure no. 00000000048A019

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11 over Point Pleasant Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 11 over Point Pleasant Creek in Tyler 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 11
CrossesPoint Pleasant Creek
Location0.04 Mi. East JCT Wv 18
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates39.53249, -80.89067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic765 by 2043
Trucks7%
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$671,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 11 over Point Pleasant Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 11 over Point Pleasant Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 11 over Point Pleasant Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11 over Point Pleasant Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11 over Point Pleasant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.