US Bridges

West Virginia 18 over Indian Creek

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.26 Mi. South JCT CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000048A034

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 18 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 18 over Indian Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,185 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 18
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.26 Mi. South JCT CR 13
RouteState Highway 18
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.44432, -80.82307
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,185 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
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$109,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 18 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 18 over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 18 over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 18 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 18 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.