West Virginia 18 over Point Plesant Creek
GoodTyler County, West Virginia · 0.52 Mi. South JCT CR 11 · Structure no. 00000000048A037
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 18 over Point Plesant Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Virginia 18 over Point Plesant Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 33 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,020 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 18 over Point Plesant Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is West Virginia 18 over Point Plesant 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 18 over Point Plesant Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 18 over Point Plesant Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 18 over Point Plesant Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.